The Florence Nightingale Academy
Nottingham, NG16 3HB · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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159th 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 — 3.5/10 against 1,680 of them, against 3.0/10 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 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Florence Nightingale 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%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Shianne School of Dance and Commando Joe’s clubs, participate in gymnastics, football, team games, rounders, cricket, dance, athletics, and running, and attend an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 321 pupils against a stated capacity of 418. 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 to bridge the gap between the 58.0% expected standard and the 64% national median? What specific strategies are used to raise the 2.0% higher standard attainment? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about The Florence Nightingale Academy
Overview
The report describes a school with a "strong sense of togetherness" where leaders provide a "caring environment" and an "ambitious curriculum." Pupils behave very well in a "calm atmosphere," feeling safe and happy, while staff morale is "very high" due to supportive leadership.
Strengths
- Leaders have a "clear vision" and have successfully helped pupils recover from pandemic disruptions, with students now "achieving well across the curriculum," particularly in mathematics and English.
- The early years provision is praised for its "supportive, caring environment," where staff plan detailed activities that capture children’s "imagination and curiosity."
- Reading is a priority, with staff trained to teach phonics "consistently well," enabling pupils to become "confident and fluent readers."
- Mathematics teaching builds knowledge in "small steps," ensuring pupils are "confident in the tasks they undertake" and enjoy the subject.
- Staff feel "valued by leaders," who consider workload and well-being, resulting in "very high" morale and effective professional development opportunities.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure pupils have secure knowledge of "fundamental British values and world faiths" to prepare them for life in modern Britain.
- Leaders should improve communication systems so that all parents feel "fully involved and informed," addressing concerns that responses to issues are not always timely.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with staff reporting concerns promptly and leaders being "very persistent in engaging the help of outside agencies."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 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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