SchoolScoresCotgrave Candleby Lane School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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Candleby Lane, Cotgrave, Nottingham, NG12 3JG
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 6 December 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
288 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Nottingham (Nottinghamshire) comparisons use the 60 of its 134 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 74 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Nottingham (Nottinghamshire) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 41st highest of 60 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 38th highest of 60 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 45th highest of 60 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 98 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 21st highest of 48 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 60% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 59% | 57% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 176 parents who had raised a concern 33rd highest of 58 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 48% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 82% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 43rd highest of 60 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 32% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Nottingham (Nottinghamshire) figures pool parents at the Nottingham (Nottinghamshire) schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
78 pupils in this year group.
77% — 13 points above the Nottinghamshire average, and 15 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Nottinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 77% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 87% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 83% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 105 |
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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 59 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 59 |
| Of those, offered a place | 59 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 84 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Nottinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 39th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 59% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.8% | 24.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 30th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 29% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 1.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 31st highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.3% | 11.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 91st highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 33% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 12.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 100th lowest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Lower than 46% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 104th lowest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Lower than 42% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.0% | 11.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 55th lowest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2 | 1.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 55th lowest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 54th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 67% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.0 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 28th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 90% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.8 | 11.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 22nd highest of 127 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 85% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 26.3% | 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
- Cotgrave CofE Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tollerton Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Radcliffe-on-Trent Junior School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cropwell Bishop Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Plumtree School 2.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Radcliffe-on-Trent Infant and Nursery School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024
- Edwalton Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Crossdale Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pierrepont Gamston Primary School 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Cotgrave Candleby Lane School's Ofsted rating?
Cotgrave Candleby Lane School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 6 December 2023.
How did Cotgrave Candleby Lane School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 15 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Cotgrave Candleby Lane School?
86% of the 288 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Cotgrave Candleby Lane School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Cotgrave Candleby Lane School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 59 families put Cotgrave Candleby Lane School as their first choice for 59 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 59 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 138353.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.