Located in Nottingham, Djanogly Sherwood Academy is a primary school, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It has a none religious character.

Djanogly Sherwood Academy currently has around 361 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.8% boys and 51.2% girls. Around 41.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.1%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 21.3%. pakistani pupils make up about 19.9% , followed by white british at 12.7%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Sherwood Rise, Nottingham, NG7 7AR
Website: www.sherwoodacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01159421301
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Nottingham
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Hayley Keen
Religious character: None
Admissions policy:
Unique reference: 146331

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 17/01/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity:
Number of Pupils: 361
Number of Boys: 176
Number of Girls: 185

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 14.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

African21.30%77
Pakistani19.90%72
White British12.70%46
Indian7.80%28
White and Black Caribbean7.20%26
Other White6.90%25
Other Asian4.70%17
Other Mixed3.30%12
Caribbean2.80%10
Other Black2.50%9
Gypsy/Roma2.20%8
White and Black African2.20%8
Other (any other ethnic group)2.20%8
Unclassified1.90%7
White and Asian1.10%4
Bangladeshi0.80%3
Chinese0.30%1
Irish0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Above Average (2.9)
Writing: Average (0.2)
Maths: Well Above Average (3.7)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
56%
Town average
62%
Local authority average
58%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
6%
Town average
8%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
102.0
Town average
104.7
Local authority average
103.2
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
102.0
Town average
104.3
Local authority average
103.5
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Arboretum Nursery School
Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA
- not rated 1,456 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre
Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3AB
- not rated 2,259 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Croft Nursery School
St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN
- not rated 2,352 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
King Edward Park Nursery School
Carlton Road , NG3 2AS
- not rated 3,080 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Djanogly Sherwood Academy
Sherwood Rise , Sherwood NG7 7AR
3out of 4 0 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Claremont Primary and Nursery School
Claremont Road , NG5 1BH
3out of 4 256 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Carrington Primary and Nursery School
Jenner Street , Carrington NG5 2BF
3out of 4 443 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School
Stanley Road , Off Berridge Road NG7 6GQ
3out of 4 499 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Djanogly Northgate Academy
Suez Street , New Basford NG7 7GB
3out of 4 645 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Forest Comprehensive School
Gregory Boulevard , NG7 6PA
- not rated 749 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bluecoat Trent Academy
Pelham Avenue , NG5 1AJ
3out of 4 758 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Nottingham Free School
The Courtaulds Building , 290 Haydn Road NG5 1EB
3out of 4 773 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Djanogly City Academy
Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham Road NG7 6ND
- not rated 823 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ellis Guilford School
Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT
- not rated 2,132 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
High Pavement Sixth Form College
Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT
- not rated 2,595 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Basford Hall College
Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB
- not rated 2,855 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Nottingham College
Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG
- not rated 2,861 yd Further education Yes Mixed More About School
Castle College Nottingham
Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB
- not rated 2,931 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The People's College, Nottingham
Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB
- not rated 2,931 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Djanogly City Technology College
Sherwood Rise , Nottingham Road NG7 7AR
- not rated 2 yd City technology college Not Applicable Mixed More About School
FUEL
Unit 7 , Ellesmere Business Park NG5 1DX
- not rated 623 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Mountford House School
373 Mansfield Road , NG5 2DA
- not rated 750 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Rowan Centre
Fisher Street , Hyson Green NG7 6FJ
- not rated 772 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Girls More About School
Alternative Provision PRU
Concord House , Nottingham Road NG7 7FF
- not rated 795 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.