Djanogly Strelley Academy
Nottingham, NG8 6JZ · Nottingham · primary school
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54th 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 — 0.9/10 against 336 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 | 34.0 · 5 | 40% | 0.19 |
| Ofsted | 90 | 35% | 3.17 |
| 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 Strelley Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 34.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 0.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (0.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football, rugby, dance, and gymnastics, alongside art installations, storytelling, and willow structure projects. They visit the Nottingham University Festival of Science and Creativity. A breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 386 pupils against a stated capacity of 390. 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 are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific actions are planned to improve attainment in maths? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Djanogly Strelley Academy
Overview
The report describes a school with a "welcoming, purposeful and highly inclusive culture" where pupils feel safe and valued. While national test outcomes are below average, inspectors note that pupils make "notable progress" from often very low starting points, particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Strengths
- Early years provision is rated at a "Strong standard," with a "language-rich, purposeful and inclusive learning environment."
- Inclusion is rated at a "Strong standard," with "highly effective provision" and tailored programmes like the ‘acorns’ specialist provision supporting pupils with additional needs.
- Leadership and governance are rated at a "Strong standard," with leaders creating a positive culture and governors holding them to account with "diligence."
- Personal development is rated at a "Strong standard," with pupils demonstrating "resilience, independence and strong social skills."
- Staff engage in "high-quality interactions" and maintain high expectations for pupil communication and vocabulary.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure highly effective teaching is embedded across the school, specifically by ensuring "any errors pupils may make are swiftly resolved" in wider curriculum areas such as history.
- Leaders should continue work to improve attendance, as "some pupils are still absent from school too often" and miss valuable learning time.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 34% |
| 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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