What did Ofsted judge The Florence Nightingale Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged The Florence Nightingale Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in March 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend The Florence Nightingale Academy?

The Florence Nightingale Academy has 321 pupils on roll.

What ages does The Florence Nightingale Academy take?

The Florence Nightingale Academy admits pupils aged 2 to 11.

Where is The Florence Nightingale Academy located?

The Florence Nightingale Academy is located in Nottingham, NG16 3HB, Nottinghamshire.

How do I apply to The Florence Nightingale Academy?

The Florence Nightingale Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How far from The Florence Nightingale Academy were places offered?

The furthest place offered at The Florence Nightingale Academy for 2026-27 (Reception) was 3.75 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Reception places decided at The Florence Nightingale Academy?

When The Florence Nightingale Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Catchment area siblings — Children who live in the catchment area at the closing date for applications and who at the time of admission will have a brother or sister attending the school; 3. Other catchment area children — Other children who live in the catchment area at the closing date for applications, and 2 further criteria. Tie-break: In the event of oversubscription, within each of the criteria, priority will be given to children who live nearest to the school as the crow flies (by straight line). Distances are measured from the main administrative point at the school campus to an address point (using eastings and northings as defined by Ordnance Survey) to the child's home using the local authority's computerised distance measuring software. In the event of two distances being equal, the measurement will be taken from the next decimal point. If the measurements remain equal, lots will be drawn and the process will be independently verified by someone independent of the school.

What is the largest ethnic background at The Florence Nightingale Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 80.1% of pupils at The Florence Nightingale Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

3.75miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

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How places are decided at The Florence Nightingale Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Catchment area siblings — Children who live in the catchment area at the closing date for applications and who at the time of admission will have a brother or sister attending the school
3Other catchment area children — Other children who live in the catchment area at the closing date for applications
4Out of catchment siblings — Children who live outside the catchment area and who at the time of admission will have a brother or sister attending the school
5Other children outside catchment — Other children who live outside the catchment area

If two applications tie: In the event of oversubscription, within each of the criteria, priority will be given to children who live nearest to the school as the crow flies (by straight line). Distances are measured from the main administrative point at the school campus to an address point (using eastings and northings as defined by Ordnance Survey) to the child's home using the local authority's computerised distance measuring software. In the event of two distances being equal, the measurement will be taken from the next decimal point. If the measurements remain equal, lots will be drawn and the process will be independently verified by someone independent of the school.

The PAN of 60 is stated as being for 2026-2027 within the 2027/2028 arrangements document, which may be a typographical error. Special circumstances may be given priority over all but criterion 1 for children with particular medical, mobility, SEN or social needs supported by written professional evidence presented at time of application. Multiple births: where one child of a multiple birth can be admitted, other child/children will also be admitted.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

The Florence Nightingale Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Florence Nightingale Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged The Florence Nightingale Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in March 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Florence Nightingale Academy?: The Florence Nightingale Academy has 321 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Florence Nightingale Academy take?: The Florence Nightingale Academy admits pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is The Florence Nightingale Academy located?: The Florence Nightingale Academy is located in Nottingham, NG16 3HB, Nottinghamshire.
How do I apply to The Florence Nightingale Academy?: The Florence Nightingale Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How far from The Florence Nightingale Academy were places offered?: The furthest place offered at The Florence Nightingale Academy for 2026-27 (Reception) was 3.75 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at The Florence Nightingale Academy?: When The Florence Nightingale Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Catchment area siblings — Children who live in the catchment area at the closing date for applications and who at the time of admission will have a brother or sister attending the school; 3. Other catchment area children — Other children who live in the catchment area at the closing date for applications, and 2 further criteria. Tie-break: In the event of oversubscription, within each of the criteria, priority will be given to children who live nearest to the school as the crow flies (by straight line). Distances are measured from the main administrative point at the school campus to an address point (using eastings and northings as defined by Ordnance Survey) to the child's home using the local authority's computerised distance measuring software. In the event of two distances being equal, the measurement will be taken from the next decimal point. If the measurements remain equal, lots will be drawn and the process will be independently verified by someone independent of the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Florence Nightingale Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 80.1% of pupils at The Florence Nightingale Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

3.75miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at The Florence Nightingale Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at The Florence Nightingale Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Catchment area siblings — Children who live in the catchment area at the closing date for applications and who at the time of admission will have a brother or sister attending the school
3Other catchment area children — Other children who live in the catchment area at the closing date for applications
4Out of catchment siblings — Children who live outside the catchment area and who at the time of admission will have a brother or sister attending the school
5Other children outside catchment — Other children who live outside the catchment area

The Florence Nightingale Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Florence Nightingale Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged The Florence Nightingale Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in March 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Florence Nightingale Academy?: The Florence Nightingale Academy has 321 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Florence Nightingale Academy take?: The Florence Nightingale Academy admits pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is The Florence Nightingale Academy located?: The Florence Nightingale Academy is located in Nottingham, NG16 3HB, Nottinghamshire.
How do I apply to The Florence Nightingale Academy?: The Florence Nightingale Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How far from The Florence Nightingale Academy were places offered?: The furthest place offered at The Florence Nightingale Academy for 2026-27 (Reception) was 3.75 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at The Florence Nightingale Academy?: When The Florence Nightingale Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Catchment area siblings — Children who live in the catchment area at the closing date for applications and who at the time of admission will have a brother or sister attending the school; 3. Other catchment area children — Other children who live in the catchment area at the closing date for applications, and 2 further criteria. Tie-break: In the event of oversubscription, within each of the criteria, priority will be given to children who live nearest to the school as the crow flies (by straight line). Distances are measured from the main administrative point at the school campus to an address point (using eastings and northings as defined by Ordnance Survey) to the child's home using the local authority's computerised distance measuring software. In the event of two distances being equal, the measurement will be taken from the next decimal point. If the measurements remain equal, lots will be drawn and the process will be independently verified by someone independent of the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Florence Nightingale Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 80.1% of pupils at The Florence Nightingale Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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