Springbank Academy
Nottingham, NG16 3HW · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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86th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.5/10 against 1,577 of them, against 6.1/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Springbank Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 4.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football, footgolf, and badminton, alongside clay animal making. Trips include visits to Hathersage, Creswell Craggs, Forest School, and Eastwood Library. A breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 222 pupils against a stated capacity of 250. 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 aiming for the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Forest School sessions? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning routine?
What Ofsted said about Springbank Academy
Overview
Springbank Academy is described as a “warm, friendly place” with a “strong sense of community” where pupils feel safe and enjoy attending. The inspection found that the school provides a high-quality education, with effective leadership and a curriculum that generally supports pupil progress, particularly in reading and for those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- There is a “systematic approach to teaching pupils to read,” ensuring they learn to read fluently and enjoy books.
- The school is “inclusive,” with staff adapting lessons effectively so that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities “achieve well.”
- Children in the early years “settle quickly” and become “increasingly independent” through purposeful adult interactions.
- Pupils demonstrate good behaviour and high ambition, guided by the school’s ‘STARS’ values of self-regulation, teamwork, ambition, respect, and strength.
- Support for well-being is “highly effective,” with mechanisms like a ‘post box’ helping pupils share concerns and feel supported.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, “key knowledge that pupils need to know and remember is not set out well enough,” hindering the linking of new and previous knowledge.
- Teachers do not always “respond quickly enough to resolve misconceptions,” leading to gaps in some pupils’ knowledge.
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 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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