Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Academy

Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Academy has received an outstanding overall effectiveness rating in its first inspection. The school provides a rich and broad curriculum where pupils, including those with special educational needs, perform exceptionally well. Pupils express pride in their school, and there is a clear commitment to developing their character and values. The supportive environment ensures that all students feel safe and are well-prepared for the future. Additionally, strong community ties enhance the educational experience, making the school a welcoming place for every child. The school benefits from a well-managed workload for staff and effective governance from the Aspire Multi-Academy Trust. There is a commendable focus on ensuring high-quality teaching that accommodates the needs of all pupils. The culture of respect and collaboration among the students contributes to a fruitful learning environment, with pupils actively involved in school improvement initiatives and community projects.

Strengths

• Exceptional curriculum that promotes both academic and personal development
• Strong progress and support for pupils with special educational needs
• High levels of pupil pride and engagement in school life
• Effective safeguarding arrangements
• Well-managed workload and high morale among staff
• Commitment to community involvement and extracurricular opportunities

Admissions: local authority offers data from the Department for Education. A school is oversubscribed when at least 5% of the families who put it first were not offered a place, and undersubscribed when everyone who put it first got in but 10% or more of its places were unfilled in the Department's school capacity survey (the latest survey is used for entry years it does not cover). Places: Department for Education, School capacity, from local authorities' annual survey as at 1 May. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024–25); the survey was not run in 2020. Places include sixth form places. Forecasts are the local authority's own for the school's planning area, an area it uses to plan places that is not the school's catchment area. The forecast starts from a head count in 2025; the dashed line is the Department's estimate of places in that area, including those the authority has firm plans for. Planned places are cumulative, and only those with firm plans are counted.

In 2024–25 pupils at Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Academy attended 97.3% of sessions (the national figure for primary schools was 94.8%). 3.4% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 13.0%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 0.0% of pupils at Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Academy were suspended at least once (nationally 1.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Academy had 24.0 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for primary schools was 20.7). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 22.0% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 15.7%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26, 1.6% of pupils at Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Academy were on SEN support (nationally 15.4%) and 2.6% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 4.1%).

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded primary schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2024–25 Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Academy received £6,531 and spent £6,328 for each of its 197 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £73,000 (£373 per pupil).

Across all 14 schools of Aspire and Shine Education Trust, income was £7,155 and spending £6,954 per pupil.

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.

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All schools in Nottingham · Nottinghamshire local authority: places and applications

Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Academy is part of Aspire and Shine Education Trust, which runs 15 schools. The nearest others:

• Langar CofE Primary School Nottingham
• East Bridgford St Peters Church of England Academy Nottingham
• Gunthorpe CofE Primary School Nottingham
• John Hunt Academy Newark
• Sir John Sherbrooke Junior School Nottingham
• Scotholme Primary and Nursery School Nottingham
• Winthorpe Primary School Newark
• Whitemoor Academy (Primary and Nursery) Nottingham
• Muskham Primary School Newark
• Oak Tree Primary School Mansfield

What is Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Academy is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2024.

When was Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Academy last inspected by Ofsted?

Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Academy was last inspected in January 2024.

How many pupils does Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Academy have?

Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Academy has 189 pupils on roll.

What age range does Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Academy cover?

Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Academy for pupils aged 4 to 11.

What are Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Academy's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Academy?

Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Academy is at School Lane, Aslockton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG13 9AW.