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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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