Cotgrave Candleby Lane School

About Cotgrave Candleby Lane School

Cotgrave Candleby Lane School is an academy converter in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 530 pupils on roll. It is part of FLYING HIGH TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 December 2023) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 24.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Nottinghamshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

530 / 546 (97%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

6 December 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Candleby Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 3JG

Phone

01159892284

Head Teacher

Claire Lindsay

Website

http://www.candlebylane.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Cotgrave Candleby Lane School?

Cotgrave Candleby Lane School is an academy converter in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Cotgrave Candleby Lane School have?

Cotgrave Candleby Lane School has 530 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Cotgrave Candleby Lane School's Ofsted rating?

Cotgrave Candleby Lane School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 December 2023).

How does Cotgrave Candleby Lane School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

77% of pupils at Cotgrave Candleby Lane School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Cotgrave Candleby Lane School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Cotgrave Candleby Lane School is part of FLYING HIGH TRUST.

Where is Cotgrave Candleby Lane School?

Cotgrave Candleby Lane School is located at Candleby Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 3JG.