The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 530
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 25%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- FLYING HIGH TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Claire Lindsay (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Candleby Lane, Cotgrave, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 3JG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Cotgrave Candleby Lane School's Ofsted rating?
Cotgrave Candleby Lane School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cotgrave Candleby Lane School?
Cotgrave Candleby Lane School currently has 530 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cotgrave Candleby Lane School take?
Cotgrave Candleby Lane School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cotgrave Candleby Lane School?
Cotgrave Candleby Lane School is in Nottingham, NG12 3JG, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cotgrave Candleby Lane School have a sixth form?
No, Cotgrave Candleby Lane School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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