Albany Junior School

Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed

Pasture Road, Stapleford, Nottingham, NG9 8HR

0115 917 6550 · School website · Map and directions

Ofsted report card5 expected, 1 needs attentionSafeguarding met · 21 April 2026
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths33%England 62% · 2024/25
112th highest of 112 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire).
Higher than 3% of 14,185 state primary schools in England.
Pupils176Room for 240 Pupil numbers in January of each year: 190 in 2019, 208 in 2021, 191 in 2022, 190 in 2023, 181 in 2024, 173 in 2025, 176 in 2026. Across England, primary state school pupil numbers were down 4% from 2019 to 2025.
Free school meals44%of pupils eligible now

Ofsted inspection

Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 21 April 2026 , published 22 June 2026.

In short: 5 expected, 1 needs attention, and safeguarding met.

Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.

AreaGrade
SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. Met
InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects.
Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects.
AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this.
Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects.
Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects.
Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects.

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Results

Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25

36 pupils in this year group.

33% — 31 points below the Nottinghamshire average, and 29 points below the England average.

MeasureThis schoolNottinghamshireEngland
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths 33% 64% 62%
Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths 0% 7% 8%
Met the expected standard in reading 64% 76% 75%
Met the expected standard in writing 56% 73% 72%
Met the expected standard in maths 44% 76% 74%
Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. 103 105 106
Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. 100 105 105
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, over time
20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% England 2022/23: 60%England 2023/24: 61%England 2024/25: 62% This school 2022/23: 57%This school 2023/24: 50%This school 2024/25: 33% This school England 62% 2022/23 57% 2023/24 50% 2024/25 33%

Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.

Admissions

Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Nottinghamshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.

Admissions dates and schools in Nottinghamshire

Pupils, staff and SEND

PupilsThis schoolNottinghamshireEngland
Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years
5th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire).
Higher than 88% of 16,656 state primary schools in England.
48.0% 24.1%* 26.3%
With an education, health and care plan
106th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire).
Higher than 5% of 16,656 state primary schools in England.
0.6% 1.5%* 3.5%
Receiving special educational needs support
53rd highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire).
Higher than 30% of 16,656 state primary schools in England.
11.6% 11.8%* 15.0%
English as an additional language
Joint 37th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire).
Higher than 59% of 16,656 state primary schools in England.
13.9% 12.9%* 23.4%
Overall absence (sessions missed)
52nd lowest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire).
Lower than 79% of 16,640 state primary schools in England.
4.0% 4.9%* 5.2%
Persistently absent (missed 10% or more)
40th lowest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire).
Lower than 82% of 16,640 state primary schools in England.
6.6% 11.5%* 13.0%
Suspensions per 100 pupils
Joint 1st lowest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire).
Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England.
0.0 1.6 2.5
Pupils suspended at least once
Joint 1st lowest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire).
Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England.
0.0% 0.8% 1.1%
Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils 0.00% 0.01% 0.03%
Pupils per teacher
126th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire).
Higher than 25% of 16,642 state primary schools in England.
18.3 21.3 20.7
Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff)
Joint 93rd highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire).
Higher than 58% of 16,653 state primary schools in England.
11.2 11.6 10.6
Teachers who left during the year
Joint 68th highest of 127 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire).
Higher than 47% of 15,063 state primary schools in England.
11.6% 13.9%* 14.4%*

Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.

Nearby primary schools

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Questions parents ask

What is Albany Junior School's Ofsted rating?

Albany Junior School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 21 April 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 5 expected, 1 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.

How did Albany Junior School do in its SATs?

In 2024/25, 33% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 29 points below the England average of 62%.

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Page updated 26 September 2026.