Sycamore Academy

About Sycamore Academy

Sycamore Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Nottingham community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 476 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (113% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Sycamore Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emma Thorne, it falls under Nottingham local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9484th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 51st out of 72 in Nottingham.

Sycamore Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 80 applications for 54 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 52 were first-preference applications.

Sycamore Academy has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.8/5 from 2 parents).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Sycamore Academy include Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Athletics, Dance, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Drama, Choir, Film Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 48.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Nottingham, Sycamore 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.

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