Radford Primary School Academy, Nottingham

In its own words: "At Radford Academy, we are passionate about delivering excellence for our community. We believe our children deserve the best life chances to flourish in school and in later life. Through a carefully planned and sequenced curriculum and enrichment opportunities, we help grow curious minds to aspire, be self-disciplined and develop character."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Radford Primary School Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 73% in Nottingham and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (78% in reading, 89% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 37 families put Radford Primary School Academy as their first choice and 61 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 7 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Radford Primary School Academy are Mellers Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 84% reading, 78% maths); Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy (0.4 miles, 41% reading, 63% maths); Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre (0.4 miles, Good, 86% reading, 66% maths); and Berridge Primary and Nursery School (0.5 miles, Good, 76% reading, 78% maths).

Radford Primary School Academy's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

Radford Primary School Academy is one of 27 schools run by L.e.a.d. Academy Trust, an academy trust.

44.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 60.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (42%), Black (25%) and White British (11%).

In 2026, 21 pupils (10.1%) received SEN support and 4 (1.9%) 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 autism.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Hyson Green Market Tram Stop, about 1060 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).

20 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Denman Street, 140 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 773 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Nottingham (391), as is usual near a town centre.

Radford Primary School Academy recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Radford Primary School Academy are Djanogly City Academy (0.9 miles), Bluecoat Wollaton Academy (1 mile), Bluecoat Aspley Academy (1 mile) and Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology (1.2 miles).