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Sycamore Academy
Abbotsford Drive, St Ann's, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG3 4QP, Nottingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.2 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
476
Capacity
420
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
113%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 51% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 80% nationally. However, only 2% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. Overall, while the school is better than 19% of others in the area, parents may want to consider its limited academic stretch for higher achievers.
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Last inspected: 19 November 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 51% | Bottom 20% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Other33.4%
Black African23.1%
White British17.4%
Mixed Other6.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.5%
Asian Other3.6%
Mixed W+B African2.5%
White Other2.3%
Black Caribbean2.1%
Black Other1.5%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Asian Indian0.2%
Location
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52.96288, -1.14102 · NG3 4QP
School details
Local authorityNottingham
RegionEast Midlands
URN137786
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.sycamoreacademy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Sycamore Academy rated by Ofsted?
Sycamore Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 November 2014.
Is Sycamore Academy a good school?
Sycamore Academy scores 19.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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