The Florence Nightingale Academy
81%
Capacity
338
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About The Florence Nightingale Academy
The Florence Nightingale Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Broxtowe community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 338 pupils on roll and is well-filled (81% of 418 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated The Florence Nightingale Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lucy Baxter, it falls under Nottinghamshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5076th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 25 in Broxtowe.
The Florence Nightingale Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 50 applications for 24 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at The Florence Nightingale Academy include Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Forest School, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Football, Gymnastics, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Coding, Chess, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 38.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Broxtowe, The Florence Nightingale 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Chewton Street, Nottingham, Broxtowe, NG16 3HB |
| Headteacher | Lucy Baxter |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Number of Pupils | 338 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 38.6% |
| School Capacity | 338 / 418 (81% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (68%)
5076th of 13,686
Nationally
452nd of 1,353
In East Midlands
9th of 25
In Broxtowe
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
68%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
51%
'23/24
68%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed24
50
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
24 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
Chewton Street, Nottingham
Broxtowe, NG16 3HB
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