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Firbeck Academy
Firbeck Road, Wollaton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 2FB, Nottingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
51.3 / 100
Top 49%
Better than 51% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
185
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 66% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 47% nationally. While the percentage achieving higher standards is relatively low at 7%, overall parent satisfaction is likely supported by the school's commendable performance compared to others in the area.
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Last inspected: 13 June 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 66% | Top 47% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British37.3%
Black African11.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.9.7%
Asian Pakistani9.7%
Asian Indian4.9%
Mixed W+B African3.8%
Asian Bangladeshi3.2%
White Other2.7%
Asian Chinese2.7%
Black Caribbean2.7%
Mixed Other2.2%
Other2.2%
Asian Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
White Irish1.1%
Black Other0.5%
Location
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52.95399, -1.24325 · NG8 2FB
School details
Local authorityNottingham
RegionEast Midlands
URN139326
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.firbeck.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Firbeck Academy rated by Ofsted?
Firbeck Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 June 2023.
Is Firbeck Academy a good school?
Firbeck Academy scores 51.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 49% 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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