Cloudside Academy, Nottingham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Cloudside Academy creates an inclusive environment where every child feels valued and supported to succeed. The school combines strong teaching in reading and writing with excellent pastoral care, helping all pupils - especially those facing barriers to learning - to thrive. Pupils are proud of their school and benefit from enriching activities including school council, culture days and opportunities to develop leadership skills.
Key Strengths
- Fully inclusive culture with excellent support for pupils with special educational needs, disabilities and disadvantaged pupils
- Above-average outcomes in reading and writing at the end of key stage 2
- Strong attendance management with leaders taking a tenacious approach to support families
- Well-designed, ambitious curriculum that meets pupils' diverse needs
- Embedded school values (GROWTH) that support positive behaviour and personal development
Areas for Improvement
- Mathematics outcomes for disadvantaged pupils remain in line with national averages rather than above
- Some teachers do not consistently choose the most effective teaching approaches
- Some communication with parents could be more timely
- Attendance remains a priority area for some pupils who miss significant periods of school
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met. Leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and acted upon, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
School council, pupil parliament, culture day celebrations, playtime activities, on-site job opportunities with Cloudside coins system
Cloudside Academy is an inclusive school where leaders are ambitious for all pupils to achieve well. The school has developed an effective curriculum and provides strong support for vulnerable learners, resulting in above-average outcomes in reading and writing.
At a Glance
47.5%
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 83%. Maths has remained stable at around 76%. Writing has remained stable at around 79%.
Class Sizes
29.1
Avg class size
29.1
KS2
7
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
82%
Available places
261 pupils
320 capacity
59 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Nottingham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Nottingham
Admissions Demand - Derbyshire
Places available
9,886
Applications
7,225
Got 1st preference
96.4%
Got preferred school
99.2%
Primary admissions across Derbyshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(13)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.90406%
Overall absence
9.52381%
Persistent absence
273
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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