Cloudside Academy
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
269
AGES
7 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Academy sponsor led
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The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
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This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(11/01/2022)
Full Report - All Reports
63%
NATIONAL AVG. 60%
% pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics



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Stanton Road
Sandiacre
Nottingham
NG10 5DE
01159392263

School Description

The school’s values of ‘greatness, responsibility, optimism, wisdom, tolerance and honesty’ (GROWTH) are truly lived out at Cloudside Academy. This is a happy school where pupils feel safe. They are proud of their school. The school has a calm and purposeful atmosphere. Pupils’ behaviour is good. They said that bullying is rare. When it does happen, adults deal with it. They support everyone involved, so that it is less likely to happen again. Pupils appreciate the varied experiences and opportunities the school offers them, for example the ‘job shop’. As one pupil said, reflecting the views of others, ‘We would never be bored in school.’ Staff offer a wide range of opportunities, despite the limitations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Most parents and carers are very positive about the school. They recognise the significant improvements that have been made in recent years. They appreciate the range of clubs and activities on offer. As one parent put it, ‘Cloudside is a school that supports the emotional well-being of each child, along with high expectations of all the children.’ What does the school do well and what does it need to do better? Leaders, teachers and support staff strive to provide the best education for pupils. Leaders have carefully designed an ambitious curriculum. They ensure that the curriculum develops key concepts. For example, in history, pupils learn about chronology across all year groups. Leaders have identified essential knowledge the pupils need to learn. The COVID-19 pandemic has delayed curriculum planning in some areas, such as religious education. Staff have raised the profile of books and reading across the school. Pupils read widely and often. They said that they love reading. Leaders have quickly identified, and are addressing, gaps in pupils’ reading skills. They have introduced phonics to help pupils who have fallen behind in reading. Pupils in Year 3 are catching up with their reading. Leaders have high expectations of all pupils. Staff are quick to notice and help when a pupil is struggling. Adults know the pupils well and give them the right support to achieve. Staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to make progress through the curriculum. Many parents recognise improvements in the provision for pupils with SEND. Teachers and support staff are skilled in developing pupils’ learning. They ask questions to check pupils’ understanding in lessons. Leaders are developing assessment processes that check pupils’ long-term learning in all subjects. Inspection report: Cloudside Academy 11 and 12 January 2022 2 Pupils apply themselves well in lessons. The majority behave well. They take pride in their work. Leaders are addressing barriers to learning effectively. Staff, parents and pupils said that behaviour has improved significantly in the last two years. Exclusions are reducing. Attendance is improving. Leaders work with parents to improve pupils’ attendance. Pupils learn about different religions and cultures. They develop a sense of right and wrong and being fair and honest. Pupils understand the importance of respect. Governors and trustees fulfil their responsibilities well. Trust officers, trustees and governors have provided effective support to improve the school. Staff enjoy working at the school.

Cloudside Academy Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>39, "agree"=>53, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 38 responses up to 11-05-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>53, "agree"=>39, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 38 responses up to 11-05-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>34, "agree"=>42, "disagree"=>11, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>8} UNLOCK Figures based on 38 responses up to 11-05-2022
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>66, "strongly_agree"=>13, "agree"=>5, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 38 responses up to 11-05-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>32, "agree"=>45, "disagree"=>18, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 38 responses up to 11-05-2022
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>13, "strongly_agree"=>42, "agree"=>24, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 38 responses up to 11-05-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>33, "strongly_disagree"=>17, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 10 responses up to 11-05-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>42, "agree"=>47, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 38 responses up to 11-05-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>45, "agree"=>42, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 38 responses up to 11-05-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>24, "agree"=>66, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 38 responses up to 11-05-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>47, "agree"=>39, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 38 responses up to 11-05-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>66, "agree"=>32, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 38 responses up to 11-05-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>37, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>16} UNLOCK Figures based on 38 responses up to 11-05-2022
Yes No {"yes"=>79, "no"=>21} UNLOCK Figures based on 38 responses up to 11-05-2022

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