The Glapton Academy

About The Glapton Academy

The Glapton Academy is a popular choice among Nottingham families, with every one of its 23 first-preference applicants for the 2025/26 reception intake receiving an offer, despite the school being oversubscribed by a ratio of two applications for every place. This strong local demand is a clear signal of parent confidence, though the school does not publish a formal parent recommendation percentage. Headteacher Samantha Leek leads a mixed, state primary for children aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision on site. The school has capacity for 330 pupils and currently enrols 301, so there is some breathing room, but the oversubscription figures suggest that securing a place is competitive. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in March 2023, confirmed that it remains Good, a rating it has held consistently since its previous graded inspection in 2013.

Academically, The Glapton Academy performs solidly against local benchmarks. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 66% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is six percentage points above the Nottingham local authority average of 60%. The school’s ranking within Nottingham places it 23rd out of 72 primary schools, putting it in the top third locally. At the higher standard, 10% of pupils achieved the higher benchmark across all three subjects, with 20% reaching that level in reading and maths individually, and 17% in writing. Average scaled scores were 103 in both reading and maths, exactly in line with the national average. Progress scores are not available in the data, so it is not possible to say how much value the school adds relative to pupils’ starting points, but the attainment figures are respectable for a school where a quarter of pupils (25.1%) are eligible for free school meals.

The school offers a broad range of facilities including a forest school, sensory room, sports hall, art studios, library and outdoor playground, plus a chapel. Sports provision covers cross country, football, athletics, netball, dance and rounders, while clubs include drama, gardening and choir. For families with children who have additional needs, the school’s SEND provisions are extensive, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, hearing impairment, physical disability and autistic spectrum disorder. The nearest Outstanding-rated primary is Blessed Robert Widmerpool Catholic Primary and Nursery School, 0.9 km away, which may be an alternative for families who prioritise that grade. The Glapton Academy suits families seeking a well-subscribed, Good-rated primary with strong local attainment, a wide range of facilities and a clear commitment to inclusive support.

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