Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Academy
Nottingham, NG13 9AW · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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1st 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 — 9.5/10 against 4,185 of them, against 9.4/10 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 30.0 · 98 | 25% | 2.45 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 30.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in January 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 189 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 curriculum support pupils who have already reached the higher standard in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in the final year of primary education?
What Ofsted said about Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Academy
Overview
Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Academy is judged as ‘Outstanding’ across all inspection categories. The report describes a school where pupils experience ‘life in all its fulness’, characterised by high attainment, a ‘rich and broad curriculum’, and a strong sense of community where every child ‘fit[s] right in’.
Strengths
- The ‘beyond expectations’ curriculum is planned with ‘meticulous insight’, ensuring knowledge is carefully chosen to support pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.
- Staff identify pupils’ additional needs with ‘pinpoint accuracy’, enabling those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to make ‘strong progress’ through skilfully adapted teaching.
- Early years provision is highly effective, with children making ‘swift progress in phonics’ due to a ‘highly consistent approach’ and books matched to sounds with ‘meticulous precision’.
- Pupils are ‘highly respectful’, feel ‘extremely well supported’, and demonstrate an ‘excellent knowledge of how to stay safe when online’.
- Staff morale is high, with workload ‘well managed’ and governors asking ‘insightful and challenging questions’ to ensure improvements have the desired impact.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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