The Glapton Academy
Glapton Lane, Clifton, Nottingham, NG11 8EAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Glapton Academy is a primary school in Nottingham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 117 schools in Nottingham. It ranks 70th of 186 primary schools in Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 June 2013, report published 27 June 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 March 2023
Pupils say that they feel happy and safe at this inclusive school. Pupils and staff enjoy being part of the 'Glapton family'. The headteacher and staff want the very best for all pupils. They are determined that pupils will achieve well. Pupils know this. They rise to their teachers' high expectations of them. Pupils are confident, happy and keen to learn. They achieve well. In the words of one pupil, 'Lessons are challenging and help us see how far we can go.' The youngest children get off to a strong start. Pupils have 'marvellous manners'. They behave consistently well. The 'behaviour blueprint and language protocol' has strengthened the way that pupils learn to behave. Staff model the language they want pupils to learn. Pupils use this well. Pupils understand what bullying is and know the different forms that it can take. Incidents of bullying are rare. Leaders take swift action to deal with incidents if they do occur. Pupils are prepared well for life after primary school. They learn how to contribute to society. For example, they have opportunities to gain leadership skills as part of several pupil groups, including the eco-team, assembly action group or library team.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the curriculum does not systematically build upon what pupils have learned previously. As a result, some pupils struggle to recall what they have learned over time. Leaders should ensure that, across all subjects, the curriculum systematically builds upon what pupils have learned previously and that it results in pupils consistently remembering content.
- In a small number of cases, teachers do not adapt lessons carefully enough for pupils with SEND. In these instances, pupils do not acquire knowledge as well as their peers. Leaders should ensure that teachers carefully meet the needs of pupils with SEND so that they follow the curriculum as well as their peers.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
46 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
325 pupils on roll, with places for 330
Schools near The Glapton Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitegate Primary and Nursery School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Dovecote Primary and Nursery School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement | 27% met the expected standard |
| Blessed Robert Widmerpool Catholic Primary and Nursery School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 75% met the expected standard |
| The Milford Academy | 0.6 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 71% met the expected standard |
| Highbank Primary and Nursery School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- L.E.A.D. ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Samantha Leek
- Phone
- 01159152936
- Address
- Glapton Lane, Clifton, Nottingham, NG11 8EA
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- URN
- 140239
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.