St Ann's Well Academy
106%
Capacity
223
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Ann's Well Academy
St Ann's Well Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Nottingham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 223 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (106% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Ann's Well Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emily Smithurst, it falls under Nottingham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6786th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 72 in Nottingham.
St Ann's Well Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 46 applications for 24 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
St Ann's Well Academy has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.7/5 from 7 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Ann's Well Academy include ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Library, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Athletics, Swimming, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Film Club, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 65.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Nottingham, St Ann's Well Academy is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Hungerhill Road, Nottingham, Nottingham, NG3 3PQ |
| Headteacher | Emily Smithurst |
| Local Authority | Nottingham |
| Number of Pupils | 223 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 65.7% |
| School Capacity | 223 / 210 (106% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (27 Jun 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 14 Jul 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6786th of 13,686
Nationally
612th of 1,353
In East Midlands
27th of 72
In Nottingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
63%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed24
46
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hungerhill Road, Nottingham
Nottingham, NG3 3PQ
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