Djanogly Northgate Academy

About Djanogly Northgate Academy

Djanogly Northgate Academy, a state primary in Nottingham, holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across its most recent graded inspection in 2014 and an ungraded inspection in 2023. The most telling academic metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which stands at 76%. That figure is well above the Nottingham local authority average of 60%, placing the school 8th out of 72 primary schools in the area and in the top 25% nationally. This strong core performance is underpinned by particularly high writing results, with 89% of pupils meeting the expected standard, compared to 82% in reading and 84% in maths. While the proportion reaching the higher standard across all three subjects is a modest 7%, the school’s overall academic profile suggests consistent, solid teaching rather than exceptional stretch.

Digging deeper into the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, average scaled scores of 105 in reading and 104 in maths are both slightly above the national benchmark of 100, reinforcing the picture of a school that reliably delivers above-average outcomes. The school’s ranking score of 76 reflects this dependable performance. It is worth noting that the school does not publish progress scores for reading, writing or maths, so it is not possible to assess how much value it adds relative to pupils’ starting points. However, the high expected-standard rates, especially in writing, indicate that most children leave Year 6 with a solid foundation. For context, the top-performing school in the local authority, St Teresa's Catholic Primary, scores 90, so Djanogly Northgate is performing well within a competitive local primary landscape, though it is not among the very highest achievers.

The school is oversubscribed: for 2025/26, it received 46 applications for 25 places, with all 24 first-preference applicants offered a spot, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.84. This suggests strong local demand. Facilities include a library, sports hall, gymnasium, ICT suite, music rooms, playing fields and a forest school, plus a chapel. There is a broad range of clubs, from drama and choir to science and film club, and sports include football, cricket, dance and athletics. The school’s SEND provision is extensive, covering moderate and severe learning difficulties, autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, hearing impairment, physical disability and social, emotional and mental health support. With 44% of pupils eligible for free school meals, this is a school serving a relatively disadvantaged community, yet it achieves above-average results, making it a strong choice for families in Nottingham seeking an inclusive primary with proven academic outcomes.

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