Langley Mill Academy
Nottingham, NG16 4FZ · Derbyshire · primary school
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166th of 263 primary schools in Derbyshire we can score, 354 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.6/10 against 1,487 of them, against 3.7/10 nationally. 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 62% | 2.13 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 38% | 1.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Langley Mill Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 297 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year?
What Ofsted said about Langley Mill Academy
Overview
Langley Mill Academy is described as a "friendly and caring school" where pupils feel "happy, valued and safe." The inspection highlights an "inclusive" culture with "very positive" behaviour and "exceptional" opportunities for personal development, marking a significant improvement from its previous rating.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from "close pastoral support" and strong relationships with staff who know them well.
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and designed as an "immersive experience," helping pupils connect with content and apply learning beyond the classroom.
- Personal development is "exceptional," with "rich experiences" woven through the curriculum, including pupil leadership roles like the ‘sustainability team’.
- Staff demonstrate "strong subject knowledge" and use British Sign Language to help pupils remember important vocabulary.
- Staff workload and well-being are "considered carefully," with overwhelmingly positive feedback on support received.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure staff deliver phonics lessons "consistently well" so early readers can "catch up as swiftly as possible," as current support varies.
- Staff need to provide more opportunities for pupils to "link new learning to what they know already" to deepen knowledge and aid recall.
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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
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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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