Albany Junior School, Nottingham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Albany Junior School excels at creating an inclusive, caring environment where all children feel valued and supported. Staff demonstrate genuine commitment to pupil wellbeing through excellent pastoral care, counselling services, and strong partnerships with families. Pupils have outstanding attendance and behaviour, reflecting how much they enjoy coming to school.
Key Strengths
- Excellent attendance levels consistently above national averages with robust systems in place
- Strong inclusive culture where all pupils, including those with SEND and disadvantaged pupils, are fully valued and supported
- High-quality pastoral care including counselling and family support
- Well-behaved pupils in calm, purposeful learning environments with positive relationships
- Effective phonics teaching and structured reading support for early readers
Areas for Improvement
- Too many pupils do not secure essential knowledge in reading, writing and maths by end of key stage 2
- Teaching quality is not yet consistently effective across all classes and subjects - some teachers miss opportunities to check understanding and address misconceptions
- Some gaps in foundational knowledge mean pupils move to new learning before they are ready
- Disadvantaged pupils' attainment was below national averages in 2025 in most areas
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are met and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Albany adventures termly trips, extra-curricular clubs, school council, young interpreters, mental health champions, cookery workshops for families
Albany Junior School is an inclusive and welcoming school where pupils feel safe and valued. The school has strong attendance and behaviour, though pupil achievement in key subjects remains below national expectations.
At a Glance
43.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 64%. Maths has declined from 65% to 44%. Writing has declined from 74% to 56%.
Class Sizes
24.7
Avg class size
7
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
73%
Available places
176 pupils
240 capacity
64 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Nottingham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Nottingham
Admissions Demand - Nottinghamshire
Places available
10,563
Applications
7,998
Got 1st preference
95.8%
Got preferred school
99.4%
Primary admissions across Nottinghamshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(9)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.03191%
Overall absence
6.55738%
Persistent absence
183
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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