The Priory Belvoir Academy
Nottingham, NG13 0AX · Leicestershire · secondary school
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11th of 43 secondary schools in Leicestershire we can score, 44 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 the 767 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.8/10 among them, against 6.7/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 51.9 · 67 | 30% | 2.00 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.21 · 65 | 25% | 1.63 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 49.7 · 69 | 10% | 0.69 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Priory Belvoir Academy overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in April 2024. In 2024/25, 41.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.21 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.4 out of 10 among them, against 5.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Drama Club, Choir, Rock Bands, Dance Club, and Duke of Edinburgh. Sports include Football, Netball, Basketball, Rugby, Badminton, Rounders, Athletics, and Tennis. Arts and music offer School Plays and Instrument Lessons, with trips to Go Ape.
Getting in
The published school roll is 672 pupils against a stated capacity of 650. 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 curriculum support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores relative to similar-intake schools? What specific support is available for pupils aiming to raise
What Ofsted said about The Priory Belvoir Academy
Overview
The Priory Belvoir Academy continues to be a good school, described as a "harmonious community" where staff know pupils well and have their "best interests at heart." Pupils enjoy lessons, behave well, and are well prepared for their next steps in education and life in modern Britain.
Strengths
- The school has a "well-planned curriculum" with a consistent approach across subjects, ensuring pupils study the full range of national curriculum subjects.
- Teachers tailor lessons to individual needs, providing effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) so they can "build their knowledge securely over time."
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with weaker readers receiving effective support to catch up and all pupils encouraged to develop an interest in texts across subjects.
- Attendance has risen following the pandemic, supported by leaders working closely with families, while behaviour is described as fair and consistently implemented.
- Staff feel well supported, with careful consideration given to their well-being and workload, fostering a positive working environment.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, lesson activities do not always allow the intended curriculum to be implemented effectively, leading to gaps in pupils’ skills.
- Teachers do not always act on information gathered from in-class assessments to adapt lessons, meaning pupils’ misconceptions are not always corrected.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 44.4 |
| 2024/25 | 46.3 |
| 2025/26 | 49.7 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 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
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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