Albany Junior School
Nottingham, NG9 8HR · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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221st of 229 primary schools in Nottinghamshire we can score, 286 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.4/10 against 1,531 of them, against 0.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 33.0 · 4 | 40% | 0.17 |
| Ofsted | 7 | 35% | 0.26 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Albany Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools). An inspection took place in April 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football and swimming, attend Forest Schools trips, and can join an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 176 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in core subjects? What specific steps are taken to improve attainment in the areas identified in the recent inspection? How does the after-school club structure its activities for children who finish at different times?
What Ofsted said about Albany Junior School
Overview
Albany Junior School is described as a "highly inclusive and welcoming" community where pupils feel safe and valued. While attendance and behaviour are notable strengths, pupil achievement in reading, writing, and mathematics is currently below national expectations, with leaders actively working to address gaps in foundational knowledge.
Strengths
- Attendance is a "notable strength," consistently above national levels due to "robust systems" and leaders’ "tenacious" approach.
- Pupils behave well in "calm and purposeful classroom environments," with bullying being "rare and not tolerated."
- The school offers a "broad and balanced curriculum" and effective pastoral support, including counselling that positively impacts wellbeing.
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of enrichment opportunities, such as "Albany adventures," which help them "broaden their horizons."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must secure "consistently high-quality teaching" across all classes to ensure pupils build secure knowledge in core subjects.
- Teaching should "routinely and precisely check pupils’ understanding" to identify and address misconceptions, preventing gaps in learning.
- Some pupils lack secure knowledge of different faiths, and gaps in writing and transcription remain for some groups.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 33% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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