Gotham Primary School
Community primary school in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
violinsperformance sherwoodforest trumpetplayers remembranceday schoolfield harrypotterart lunchtime We are a mainstream primary school catering for pupils from the age of 5 to 11. We have a commitment to inclusive education and strive to maintain high quality teaching and learning in our superb school environment.
We encourage growing independence and emphasise that enthusiasm, effort and high standards are expected from everyone. Our school vision is to BE THE BEST We CAN BE TOGETHER. If your child is due to start school in September 2026 or you are moving into the area, phone 01159149751 to arrange a visit.
Friday Photos 30.1.2026 In year 4, children have been making circuits using a switch. Oak class have been working on capacity in maths and learning about symbols in R.E. They have then developed their fine motor skills and hand strength whilst trying to recreate the symbols.
Children in year 2 have found Nottingham Castle on [ ] Lots of learning has taken place in the last two weeks. In year 4, children have been learning to create simple circuits. Year 5 and 6 children have recapped simple circuits and created the corresponding circuit diagrams.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Forest School
- Restorative Practice
Key facts
- URN
- 122644
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Constituency
- Rushcliffe
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Allan Kerr | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Alison Oakden | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Jennie Walker | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Marta Louise Kenny | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Nicola Richards | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Clare Payne | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Emma Ault | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Allan Kerr | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Natalie Danylevych | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Linda Dale | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Janette Allen | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 1 November 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record