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Cotgrave Candleby Lane School
Candleby Lane, Cotgrave, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 3JG, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
93.6 / 100
Top 6%
Better than 94% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
530
Capacity
546
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score placing it better than 94% of schools, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 77% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, ranking in the top 19% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is lower at 8%, the overall academic environment is supportive and well-regarded by parents.
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Last inspected: 6 December 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 77% | Top 19% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.5%
Mixed Other4.9%
Asian Chinese1.7%
White Other1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Asian Indian0.6%
Other0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Black African0.2%
Location
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52.91003, -1.03887 · NG12 3JG
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN138353
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.candlebylane.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Cotgrave Candleby Lane School rated by Ofsted?
Cotgrave Candleby Lane School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 December 2023.
Is Cotgrave Candleby Lane School a good school?
Cotgrave Candleby Lane School scores 93.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 6% 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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