Djanogly Northgate Academy, Nottingham

In its own words: "We are a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive school where every child is nurtured, inspired, and encouraged to aspire to their full potential. Guided by our values of Discover, Nurture, Aspire , we aim to create a warm and supportive environment for our pupils and families."

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is my absolute privilege to welcome you to Djanogly Northgate Academy, a vibrant and inclusive primary school at the heart of the New Basford in Nottingham. We are proud to serve over 300 incredible pupils, each bringing their own unique culture, language, and perspective to our school family."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 74% of Year 6 pupils at Djanogly Northgate Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 69% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 73% in Nottingham and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 82% in reading and 84% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 21 families put Djanogly Northgate Academy as their first choice and 39 named it as one of their preferences, for 22 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Djanogly Northgate Academy are St Mary's Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 90% reading, 93% maths); Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School (0.4 miles, Good, 60% reading, 64% maths); Djanogly Sherwood Academy (0.4 miles, Good, 67% reading, 67% maths); and Scotholme Primary and Nursery School (0.4 miles, Good, 87% reading, 76% maths).

Djanogly Northgate Academy's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

Djanogly Northgate Academy is one of 15 schools run by Tapestry Learning Partnership, an academy trust.

43.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 51.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (26%), Black (21%) and White British (18%).

In 2026, 42 pupils (13.1%) received SEN support and 8 (2.5%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

Djanogly Northgate Academy had 23 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Shipstone Street Tram Stop, about 430 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).

13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Mount Street, 60 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Djanogly Northgate Academy stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 700 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Nottingham (391), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Djanogly Northgate Academy issued 24 suspensions, 6.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Djanogly Northgate Academy are Nottingham Free School (0.6 miles), Djanogly City Academy (0.6 miles), Bluecoat Trent Academy (0.8 miles) and Ellis Guilford School (0.9 miles).