Firbeck Academy
URN: 139326 • Nottingham NG8 2FB
Overview
- Name
- Firbeck Academy
- URN
- 139326
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- NOVA EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 46.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Celia Smith (since 2025) , Head of School
- Telephone
- 01159155739
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Firbeck Road, Nottingham NG8 2FB
Summary
Firbeck Academy is a mixed primary school located in Nottingham, serving children from nursery through to Year 6. As a one-form entry academy, it is part of the Nova Education Trust and has an Ofsted rating of Good following its latest inspection in 2023. The school is committed to providing a nurturing and safe environment where every child can thrive academically and personally, guided by the core values of 'Work Hard, Be Kind'.
The curriculum at Firbeck Academy is designed to be engaging and stimulating, promoting not only academic success but also social, moral, spiritual, and cultural development. The dedicated staff work closely to ensure that all pupils are supported in overcoming any barriers to learning, fostering independence and responsibility.
With a current enrolment of 185 pupils and a capacity of 210, Firbeck Academy has a strong community ethos. The school encourages parental involvement and welcomes visits, aiming to create a collaborative environment where children can develop into well-rounded individuals.
The curriculum at Firbeck Academy is designed to be engaging and stimulating, promoting not only academic success but also social, moral, spiritual, and cultural development. The dedicated staff work closely to ensure that all pupils are supported in overcoming any barriers to learning, fostering independence and responsibility.
With a current enrolment of 185 pupils and a capacity of 210, Firbeck Academy has a strong community ethos. The school encourages parental involvement and welcomes visits, aiming to create a collaborative environment where children can develop into well-rounded individuals.
Useful links
- upgrade your browser (other)
- E-mail Access (Staff) (other)
- dUNMUR (other)
- Nova Education Trust (other)
- Train to Teach (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Nottingham
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- NOVA EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 185
- Boys
- 102
- Girls
- 83
- FSM %
- 47.70
- Open date
- 2013-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Nottinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 185 | 102 | 83 | 210 | 47.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 194 | 104 | 90 | 210 | 50.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 165 | 87 | 78 | 210 | 43.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 165 | 87 | 78 | 210 | 43.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 178 | 99 | 79 | 210 | 36.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 189 | 99 | 90 | 210 | 18.20 |
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