The short version
Average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 48% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 39 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 185
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 47.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- Trust
- NOVA EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Miss Elizabeth Stimson (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
June 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Location
Firbeck Road, Wollaton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 2FB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFirbeck Primary and Nursery School with Individual Needs Centre for Deaf Children
Primary · Very close
Portland Spencer Academy
Primary · 663m away
Fernwood School
Secondary · 879m away
Fernwood Primary School
Primary · 960m away
Nottingham University Samworth Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Bramcote Hills Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Bilborough College
16 plus · 1.5km away
Bramcote College
Secondary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Firbeck Academy's Ofsted rating?
Firbeck Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Firbeck Academy?
Firbeck Academy currently has 185 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Firbeck Academy take?
Firbeck Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Firbeck Academy?
Firbeck Academy is in Nottingham, NG8 2FB, in the Nottingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Firbeck Academy have a sixth form?
No, Firbeck Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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