Located in Nottingham, Springbank Academy is a primary school, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Springbank Academy currently has around 217 pupils on roll, which is about 87% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.9% boys and 46.1% girls. Around 41.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 7.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (85.7%).

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: Peacock Drive, Nottingham, NG16 3HW
Website: https://springbank.academy
Telephone: 01773762277
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Nottinghamshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Adam Lumley
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 148518

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 21/11/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 250
Number of Pupils: 217
Number of Boys: 117
Number of Girls: 100

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 23% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British85.70%186
Other White2.30%5
Other Mixed2.30%5
Other Black1.40%3
White and Black African1.40%3
White and Asian1.40%3
African1.40%3
White and Black Caribbean0.90%2
Bangladeshi0.90%2
Other Asian0.90%2
Caribbean0.50%1
Other (any other ethnic group)0.50%1
Irish0.50%1
Indian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%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: Average (-1.5)
Writing: Average (-0.3)
Maths: Average (-1.5)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
64%
Town average
62%
Local authority average
56%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
11%
Town average
8%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
104.7
Local authority average
103.6
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
103.0
Town average
104.3
Local authority average
103.4
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Springbank Academy
Peacock Drive , Eastwood NG16 3HW
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Springbank Primary School
Peacock Drive , Eastwood NG16 3HW
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Eastwood Junior School
Devonshire Drive , Eastwood NG16 3BE
- not rated 395 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Eastwood Infant and Nursery School
Devonshire Drive , Eastwood NG16 3BE
- not rated 395 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Lawrence View Primary and Nursery School
Walker Street , Eastwood NG16 3FP
3out of 4 878 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Eastwood Comprehensive School
Mansfield Road , Eastwood NG16 3EA
- not rated 745 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Hall Park Academy
Mansfield Road , Eastwood NG16 3EA
3out of 4 745 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Aldercar High School
Daltons Close , Langley Mill NG16 4HL
- not rated 2,771 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Aldercar High School
Daltons Close , Langley Mill NG16 4HL
3out of 4 2,771 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Bennerley Business and Enterprise College
Bennerley Avenue , DE7 8PF
- not rated 3,121 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Eastwood Parkside School
Chewton Street , Eastwood NG16 3HB
- not rated 920 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Jubilee House Christian School
Beauvale , NG16 2EZ
- not rated 1,633 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Progression 2 Work
Old Beauvale School , Beauvale NG16 2EZ
- not rated 1,946 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bennerley Fields School
Stratford Street , Cotmanhay DE7 8QZ
3out of 4 2,944 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Bennerley Fields Specialist Speech and Language College
Stratford Street , Cotmanhay DE7 8QZ
- not rated 2,944 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.