The Florence Nightingale Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Chewton Street, Eastwood, Nottingham, NG16 3HBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

The Florence Nightingale Academy is a primary school in Nottingham for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 364 schools in Nottinghamshire. It ranks 134th of 186 primary schools in Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 28 March 2023, report published 24 May 2023

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 28 March 2023

There is a strong sense of togetherness at this school. As the Nursery children recite with their teacher, 'Teamwork makes a dream work!' Leaders and staff work together to provide a caring environment and an ambitious curriculum for all their pupils. From Nursery to Year 6, relationships between pupils and adults are very positive. Staff encourage pupils to aim high in their learning and in the wider experiences of life. Pupils have pledge passports which help them to aspire to 50 different experiences. These range from raising a butterfly to recording a song. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) get support to access the same learning opportunities as other pupils. Pupils are a credit to the school. They behave very well, responding to the high expectations of teachers. There is a calm atmosphere throughout the school. Pupils feel safe and happy. They say that bullying is not a problem at this school. They are confident that staff would deal with it if it happened. Most parents are happy with the school. One parent, typical of many, said, 'I believe this school genuinely puts the children at the heart of their practice.'

What the school should improve

  • Pupils' knowledge of fundamental British values and world faiths is not secure. Leaders must ensure that pupils have the necessary knowledge and understanding of British values, different cultures and faiths to help prepare them for life in modern Britain.
  • Some parents feel that communication between school and home is not as effective as it could be. They are concerned that leaders do not always respond to issues they raise in a timely manner and do not feel fully informed. Leaders should improve communication systems so that all parents feel fully involved and informed about their children's education.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

55 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths58%

58%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths2%

2%, 6 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score104

104, 2 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

321 pupils on roll, with places for 418

Eligible for free school meals38.9%

38.9%, 12.4 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language12.1%

12.1%, 9.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support36.8%

36.8%, 22 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.1%

3.1%, 2.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Florence Nightingale Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
The Priory Catholic Voluntary Academy0.1 milesOfsted: Good50% met the expected standard
Lawrence View Primary and Nursery School0.4 milesOfsted: Good58% met the expected standard
Springbank Academy0.5 milesOfsted: Good75% met the expected standard
Greasley Beauvale Primary and Nursery School0.6 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standard51% met the expected standard
Gilthill Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good67% met the expected standard

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
Mrs Lucy Baxter
Address
Chewton Street, Eastwood, Nottingham, NG16 3HB
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
URN
147925

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.