St Ann's Well Academy
Nottingham, NG3 3PQ · Nottingham · primary school
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38th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.6/10 against 383 of them, against 4.3/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Ann's Well Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 11.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 220 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
Since the expected standard in literacy and numeracy is below the national median, what specific support is provided for pupils who are working towards these benchmarks?
What Ofsted said about St Ann's Well Academy
Overview
St Ann’s Well Academy continues to be a good school, described as “nurturing and inclusive” with “high aspirations for all pupils.” Relationships are central to the school’s ethos, fostering a community where pupils show “courtesy and respect” and approach learning with “resilience and determination.”
Strengths
- Early years provide a “secure start” with a clear focus on developing “early language and communication skills” through play.
- The reading curriculum is “well organised,” using carefully matched books to help pupils become “confident readers” and develop fluency.
- Mathematics is “ambitious and well developed,” with structures that allow pupils to refine calculation methods and use correct subject-specific terminology.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive tailored support, including in the “joyful and highly effective” ‘Comets’ room.
- Staff feel supported with their workload and value training opportunities, while governors provide “appropriate support and challenge.”
Areas to improve
- In a small number of foundation subjects, the curriculum is at an early stage, leaving pupils’ recall of knowledge “not yet fully secure” with some gaps remaining.
- There are inconsistencies in how subject matter is discussed; on some occasions, misconceptions are “not addressed quickly enough” and content is presented inaccurately.
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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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