Springbank Academy
Peacock Drive, Eastwood, Nottingham, NG16 3HWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Springbank Academy is a primary school in Nottingham for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 364 schools in Nottinghamshire. It ranks 84th of 186 primary schools in Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 November 2023, report published 15 January 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 November 2023
There is a strong sense of community in this school. The school does much to ensure that the wider community is also included in its work. Visits to residential homes for the elderly and community events in school extend the welcoming feel. Past pupils often return and share the experiences they have beyond the school. Springbank is a warm, friendly place. Pupils greet visitors with a smile and hold doors open for them. There is a calm atmosphere around the building as pupils quietly move about. Pupils behave well. They get on with each other as they play together at breaktimes. Pupils enjoy attending this school. They say it is a happy place and that they feel safe. The school's values of 'STARS' (self-regulation, teamwork, ambition, respect, strength) highlight the important things that the school wants for its pupils. Pupils understand why these values matter. Ambition is high for pupils to achieve and overcome any barriers they might face. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who are disadvantaged do well. The Rainbows provision is a special place for some of these pupils. Pupils who attend this provision are well catered for. They say being there helps them to feel calm and to focus on their learning.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, the key knowledge that pupils need to know and remember is not set out well enough. This means that, in a few instances, links between pupils' new knowledge and previous knowledge are not clear enough. The school should ensure that the key knowledge pupils need to know is identified clearly in all curriculum subjects so that pupils' knowledge builds securely over time.
- Teachers keep to the curriculum structure set out in the subject schemes. They do not always respond quickly enough to resolve misconceptions that pupils may have with their learning. This means that a few pupils develop gaps in their knowledge. The school should ensure that teachers identify any errors that pupils make and check for gaps in pupils' knowledge, and then adapt the curriculum appropriately in response to these.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
222 pupils on roll, with places for 250
Schools near Springbank Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence View Primary and Nursery School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| The Florence Nightingale Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| The Priory Catholic Voluntary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Greasley Beauvale Primary and Nursery School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 51% met the expected standard |
| Langley Mill Church of England Infant School and Nursery | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE WHITE HILLS PARK TRUST LTD
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Adam Lumley
- Phone
- 01773762277
- Address
- Peacock Drive, Eastwood, Nottingham, NG16 3HW
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- URN
- 148518
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.