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Cotgrave Candleby Lane School

Outstandinggraded 06/12/2023Ages 3–11530 pupils
Nottingham, NG12 3JG
Nottinghamshire

Cotgrave Candleby Lane School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Nottingham, within the Nottinghamshire local authority. The school has around 530 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 06/12/2023, Cotgrave Candleby Lane School was judged Outstanding. Families comparing primary schools in Nottingham can view Cotgrave Candleby Lane School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Nottingham (NG12 3JG), Cotgrave Candleby Lane School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 06/12/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)68%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)5%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score105
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score105
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake24.3%
Free school meals24.3%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language6.9%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled84%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.1%
Attendance94.1%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher22.3
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence15.2%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
All schools in NottinghamSee the full area report for NG12 3JG