Whitemoor Academy (Primary and Nursery)
About Whitemoor Academy (Primary and Nursery)
Whitemoor Academy is a mixed state primary and nursery in Nottingham, currently home to 418 pupils against a capacity of 480, meaning it has some room to grow but is already in strong demand. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 46 applications for 29 places, with all 29 first-preference offers accepted, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.59. That level of competition suggests a solid local reputation. The school serves a notably diverse catchment: 33.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national primary average of around 23%, reflecting the community it draws from. The headteacher is Rob Lord, and the school has a non-religious character. Facilities include art studios, music rooms, a gymnasium, playing fields, an outdoor playground, and a chapel, while sports on offer range from cricket and tennis to dance and cross country.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Nov 2022Source: Ofsted, 16 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Source: whitemooracademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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