Sycamore Academy

A good academy converter school in Nottingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Sycamore Academy.

Nottingham, NG34QP Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
46.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 55.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
19 November 2014
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Abbotsford Drive
St Ann's
Nottingham, NG34QP
Phone
1159155804
Website
sycamoreacademy.co.uk/

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137786
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Abbotsford Drive, St Ann's, Nottingham, NG3 4QP
Website
www.sycamoreacademy.co.uk/
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
L.E.A.D. ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
484
Free School Meals
53.3% (258 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.6% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.4%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
11.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
55.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
11.2 (6.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 104.0
2023 103.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
48
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
484 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning and Caring Together"

Self-discipline Honesty Industrious Nurturing Enthusiastic

Head Teacher's Message

Emma Thorne, Headteacher, emphasizes very high expectations for every child and adult, the importance of everyone working together to achieve outstanding successes, and equality of opportunity. The message highlights the motto 'Learning and Caring Together,' and the school's partnership with families and with the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust to support outstanding outcomes.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Lacrosse after school club

Sports

Lacrosse

Facilities

Outdoor facilities

Curriculum Highlights

Knowledge-based curriculum underpinned by the national curriculum Read Write Inc phonics program used to teach reading Quality texts used as a basis for the English curriculum and a range of texts available for independent reading Curriculum planned and sequenced so that understanding of key concepts is deepened, connections made to prior learning, knowledge progression identified, and end points identified Curriculum intent to transfer key knowledge to long-term memory with information presented clearly, opportunities for discussion, regular checks for understanding, and responsive interventions when misunderstandings occur Active learning experiences and visits throughout the year to enrich understanding emphasis on transferring knowledge to long-term memory and clear learning goals, with opportunities for discussion and assessment School motto guides the curriculum: Learning and Caring Together

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