Djanogly Sherwood Academy
Nottingham, NG7 7AR · Nottingham · primary school
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50th of 73 primary schools in Nottingham we can score, 74 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 — 3.5/10 against 1,740 of them, against 3.1/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Djanogly Sherwood Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% 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% of pupils, 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 (3.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
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Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to address the gap between the school’s 62.0% and the national median of 64%? How does the current Good rating from the 2023 inspection reflect recent improvements in teaching quality?
What Ofsted said about Djanogly Sherwood Academy
Overview
Djanogly Sherwood Academy is described as a school that is “not only ambitious for its pupils but also its community,” with a strong focus on preparing citizens through five core values. The inspection highlights an “ambitious curriculum” and “exceptional” personal development, noting that pupils feel safe, happy, and highly respectful of one another.
Strengths
- Personal development is rated “Outstanding,” with pupils developing character through debate and a “mature understanding of British values.”
- Reading is a clear priority; “skilled staff spot when pupils fall behind” and provide “tightly focused support” to help them catch up.
- The curriculum is “well sequenced and planned,” going beyond national requirements to include local history and “conceptual strands” like power and innovation.
- Early years provision is “Good,” with children settling quickly and demonstrating “high levels of self-control” and independence.
- Leaders maintain an “inclusive vision,” ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “well provided for” with high expectations.
Areas to improve
- Attendance remains a concern, as “too many pupils do not attend regularly enough,” preventing them from experiencing the quality of provision.
- Recent curriculum changes have led to “gaps in some pupils’ knowledge in some areas,” requiring leaders to regularly check the impact of the intended curriculum.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” with rigorous systems in place and staff trained to identify risks within the local community.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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.
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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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