Key stage 2 2024/25
#6,926 of 15,057
Similar to most schools in England
Ranked by pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 Jun 2023
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 139326.
Year 6 results in national curriculum tests and teacher assessments. The expected standard is the level pupils should reach by the end of primary school.
| Measure | This school | Nottingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 66%, similar to England, better than Nottingham | 61% | 63% |
| Higher standard in reading, writing and mathsScore of 110 or more in reading and maths, greater depth in writing. | 7%, similar to England, similar to Nottingham | 6% | 8% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard. | 103, worse than England, similar to Nottingham | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard. | 105, similar to England, similar to Nottingham | 104 | 105 |
| Average grammar, punctuation and spelling scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard. | 101, worse than England, worse than Nottingham | 105 | 105 |
| Expected standard in reading | 76%, similar to England, better than Nottingham | 72% | 76% |
| Expected standard in writing | 86%, better than England, better than Nottingham | 71% | 73% |
| Expected standard in maths | 79%, better than England, better than Nottingham | 72% | 75% |
| Pupils taking tests | 29 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Compare school performance, Compare school performance 2024-2025.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 173 |
| Girls | 82 |
| Boys | 91 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 47.4% |
| First language not English | 22% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 210 |
| Pupils excluding nurseryPupils who take up school places. | 163 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 22.4% |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 19 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 2 |
| Average class size | 28.8 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 22.6 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 10.3 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 7.6 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 9.09 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 12.52 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 4.6 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 3 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 1 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 0.6 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Offers made (Reception)Places offered on national offer day. | 8 |
| Applications (Reception)Includes every preference parents listed. | 35 |
| First preference applications (Reception)Families who put this school as their first choice. | 8 |
| First preference offers (Reception)First-choice applicants who were offered a place. | 8 |
| Applications from another local authority (Reception) | 4 |
Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Nottingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 7%, worse than England, worse than Nottingham | 5.8% | 5.1% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 24.6%, worse than England, worse than Nottingham | 16.8% | 13.2% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 0.6%, similar to England, better than Nottingham | 1.4% | 1% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 8.6% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 3.2% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0% |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
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| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Portland Spencer Academy | Academy sponsor led | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Nov 2023. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Fernwood School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Mar 2024. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Fernwood Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Jun 2019. | |
| 0.8 mi | Secondary | Nottingham University Samworth Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Sept 2017. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Bramcote Hills Primary School | Community school | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 6 Jan 2026. | |
| 1.0 mi | 16 plus | Bilborough College | Academy 16-19 converter | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 1.1 mi | Secondary | Bramcote College | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Feb 2024. | |
| 1.1 mi | Primary | Melbury Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Mar 2019. | |
| 1.4 mi | Primary | Bramcote CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Mar 2012. | |
| 1.4 mi | Primary | Glenbrook Spencer Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Nov 2022. |
Firbeck Academy is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 13 Jun 2023.
Firbeck Academy ranks 6,926 of 15,057 schools in England for Key stage 2 2024/25 (similar to most schools).
In 2024/25, 66% of pupils at Firbeck Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England 63%).
For Reception entry in 2026/27, Firbeck Academy made 8 offers from 35 applications (4.4 per offer), and 8 of 8 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.
Firbeck Academy has 173 pupils aged 3 to 11.
Firbeck Academy had 210 school places in 2024/25.
At Firbeck Academy, the average class had 28.8 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 22.6 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at Firbeck Academy missed 7% of sessions (England 5.1%), and 24.6% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 13.2%).
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.