Sycamore Academy
Abbotsford Drive, St Ann's, Nottingham, NG3 4QPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sycamore Academy is a primary school in Nottingham for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 117 schools in Nottingham. It ranks 169th of 186 primary schools in Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 November 2014, report published 10 December 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 June 2024
Pupils enjoy coming to this welcoming and inclusive school. They appreciate their caring teachers, who are always ready to help them. They feel listened to and safe because staff are quick to help them to resolve any problems. Pupils are enthusiastic learners and aim to do their best. They explain that 'you need to be responsible to be in our school family'. If they find this difficult, they get extra help. Pupils say that bullying is rare. They relish receiving golden tickets for showing 'SHINE' attitudes, such as 'everyone works together'. Pupils are proud to be part of the citizen group, and to take on responsibilities such as school councillors and lunchtime servers. The school is aspirational for all its pupils. They study a wide range of interesting topics and books that enthuse them to learn new and ambitious vocabulary. Pupils take being a global citizen seriously and celebrate the diverse cultures within their community. They have many valuable experiences, including music and sports, as well as going on residential visits, including overseas. Pupils' talents and interests are nurtured.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the school's curriculum is not as well implemented as it is in others. Pupils' learning in these subjects is not as secure as it could be. The school should ensure that teachers receive the support they need to deliver the curriculum fully across all subjects so that all pupils, including in the early years, achieve as well as they can.
- Some pupils with SEND do not learn their curriculum with increasing fluency and independence. This does not help them to make as much progress as they could. The school should ensure that staff provide precise support and adaptions so they become increasingly fluent and independent learners.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
53 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
466 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Sycamore Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntingdon Academy | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 93% met the expected standard |
| St Ann's Well Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 41% met the expected standard |
| Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Our Lady & St Edward Primary & Nursery Catholic Voluntary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 42% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- L.E.A.D. ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Emma Thorne
- Phone
- 01159155804
- Address
- Abbotsford Drive, St Ann's, Nottingham, NG3 4QP
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- URN
- 137786
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.