Cotgrave Candleby Lane School

URN: 138353 • Nottingham NG12 3JG

Overview

Name
Cotgrave Candleby Lane School
URN
138353
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
FLYING HIGH TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
72.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Claire Lindsay (since 2025) , Head Teacher
Telephone
01159892284
Website
Visit
Address
Candleby Lane, Nottingham NG12 3JG

Summary

Cotgrave Candleby Lane School is a mixed primary academy located in Nottingham, serving approximately 530 pupils with a capacity of 546. The school is part of the Flying High Trust and is committed to fostering an inclusive and nurturing environment. It promotes key values such as confidence, creativity, pride, enjoyment, perseverance, aspiration, responsibility, and respect, ensuring that students are prepared for life in modern Britain.

The school offers a teacher-led nursery provision for children from the term after they turn three, providing a strong foundation for early learning. The curriculum is designed to encourage respect and tolerance among pupils, helping them understand diverse perspectives while promoting fundamental British values, including democracy and individual liberty.

Cotgrave Candleby Lane School actively engages with the local community and encourages parental involvement. The school aims to create a supportive atmosphere where children can thrive academically and socially, preparing them to look back with pride and forward with confidence as they progress in their education. For more information, visit their website at http://www.candlebylane.co.uk.

Key details

LA
Nottinghamshire
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
FLYING HIGH TRUST
Capacity
546
Pupils
530
Boys
274
Girls
256
FSM %
25.00
Open date
2012-07-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-12-07
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Nottinghamshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 530 274 256 546 25.00
2024-09-11 548 293 255 546 26.90
2023-09-11 596 313 283 546 23.10
2022-09-11 596 313 283 546 23.10
2021-09-11 605 320 285 546 19.50
2020-09-11 627 322 305 546 13.80

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