The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 301
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 25.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- Trust
- L.E.A.D. ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Samantha Leek (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Glapton Lane, Clifton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG11 8EA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWhitegate Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 658m away
Dovecote Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 864m away
Blessed Robert Widmerpool Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 893m away
The Milford Academy
Primary · 986m away
Nethergate School
Special school · 1.1km away
Nethergate Academy
Academy · 1.1km away
Farnborough Spencer Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Highbank Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend The Glapton Academy?
The Glapton Academy currently has 301 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Glapton Academy take?
The Glapton Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Glapton Academy?
The Glapton Academy is in Nottingham, NG11 8EA, in the Nottingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Glapton Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Glapton Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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