Cotgrave Candleby Lane School, Nottingham

In its own words: "This makes sure that when our children leave our school they can, In accordance with The Department for Education we aim to actively promote British values in schools to ensure young people leave school prepared for life in modern Britain."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Cotgrave Candleby Lane School and Nursery is at the heart of our community and strives to ensure that every child has the support, care, guidance and challenge to be the best they can be."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, drama, choir and STEM.

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am.

In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at Cotgrave Candleby Lane School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Nottinghamshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 82% in reading and 80% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 59 families put Cotgrave Candleby Lane School as their first choice and 84 named it as one of their preferences, for 59 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Cotgrave Candleby Lane School are Cotgrave Church of England Primary School (0.2 miles, 87% reading, 80% maths); Tollerton Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 86% reading, 86% maths); Radcliffe-on-Trent Junior School (2.4 miles, Good, 80% reading, 82% maths); and Cropwell Bishop Primary School (2.5 miles, Good, 86% reading, 79% maths).

Cotgrave Candleby Lane School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

Cotgrave Candleby Lane School is one of 39 schools run by Flying High Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 74% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

6.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (82%) and Mixed (7%).

In 2026, 65 pupils (12.8%) received SEN support and 10 (2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Radcliffe (Notts) Rail Station, about 2.7 miles away in a straight line.

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Candleby Lane School (adjacent), 160 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 24 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Nottinghamshire (101).

In 2024/25, Cotgrave Candleby Lane School issued 1 suspension, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.