Djanogly Sherwood Academy

About Djanogly Sherwood Academy

Djanogly Sherwood Academy sits comfortably above the local authority average for primary schools in Nottingham, with 65% of its pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2, compared with the LA average of 60%. That five-point gap is a solid indicator of consistent teaching, and it places the school 26th out of 74 primaries in the city — roughly in the top third. The school’s ranking score of 65 also puts it in the top 50% nationally, which is a respectable position given that over 40% of its pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure well above the national average. What stands out is that the school achieves this without relying on selective admissions or a faith-based intake; it’s a genuinely inclusive community school delivering results that outpace its immediate peers.

Digging into the detail, the school’s strongest subject at Key Stage 2 is reading, where 73% of pupils met the expected standard and 38% reached the higher standard — a strong showing. Maths follows closely with 75% at expected and 28% at higher, while writing lags a little at 65% expected and just 8% at higher. The average scaled scores of 105 in reading and 104 in maths are both above the national benchmark of 100. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2023, the school was rated Good overall, with personal development judged Outstanding — the only category to reach that top grade. Behaviour and attitudes, leadership, and the quality of education were all rated Good, and early years provision was also Good. There is no previous inspection data to compare against, but the current picture is one of a school that is performing reliably well across the board.

The school offers a nursery for two-year-olds and has a broad range of facilities including a sensory room, forest school area, music rooms and art studios, plus a sports hall and ICT suite. Clubs include art, coding and science, and sports provision covers football, cricket, swimming, netball, dance and athletics. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists seven SEND categories it supports, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and social and emotional mental health. The school was oversubscribed for 2025/26, with 64 applications for 31 places and 30 first-preference offers, so it is a popular choice locally. This is a school that suits families who want strong academic outcomes in a diverse, inclusive setting, and who value a broad enrichment offer alongside solid core teaching.

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