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Sycamore Academy

Nottingham, NG3 4QPPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
55%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
52 1st-choice / 54 places
Ranking
#9,484
of 13,686 nationally

About Sycamore Academy

Sycamore Academy’s headline Key Stage 2 results sit below the Nottingham local authority average, a gap that’s worth noting for parents weighing their options. The school’s proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined is 55%, compared with the LA average of 60%. That five-point difference places Sycamore 52nd out of 74 primary schools in the city, putting it in the bottom half of the local league table. The school is also significantly oversubscribed — 80 applications for 54 places in 2025/26, with 52 first-preference offers — so demand remains strong despite the middling headline figure. Context matters here: Sycamore serves a notably disadvantaged intake, with 48.8% of pupils eligible for free school meals, nearly double the national average. That makes the raw attainment gap less surprising, and the school’s Good Ofsted rating, confirmed in an ungraded inspection in June 2024, suggests leadership is managing these challenges effectively.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAbbotsford Drive, Nottingham, Nottingham, NG3 4QP
HeadteacherEmma Thorne
Local AuthorityNottingham
Number of Pupils476
Free School Meals (FSM)48.8%
School Capacity476 / 420 (113% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (12 Jun 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 Dec 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Playing FieldsICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumDining HallArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

GymnasticsAthleticsDanceCross CountryFootballTennis

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubDramaChoirFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning DifficultySevere LearningProfound Learning

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:55

Source: sycamoreacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sycamore Academy

Sycamore Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.