A very warm welcome to Firbeck Academy

A very warm welcome to Firbeck Academy, which became part of Nova Education Trust in 2017.

We are a one form entry mixed non-denominational foundation unit and primary school for children in the Wollaton, Bilborough and neighbouring areas.

Firbeck is an Ofsted rated Good school following our most recent inspection in 2023.

“A warm welcome to Firbeck Academy. We are a diverse one-form entry school, that has a wonderful family feel at the heart of it. Our families appreciate the family feel our school offers, alongside a nurturing approach to develop each individual child.

Our ‘Work Hard, Be Kind’ ethos encompasses everything we stand for and do.

It is our mission to provide every child with an excellent education enabling them to have a successful, healthy, happy life and fully preparing them for the future.

Every member of our staff is dedicated to providing excellent learning and opportunities for all of our pupils in order to truly transform them into being the best versions of themselves.

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed; we look forward to meeting you.”

Celia Smith BEd (Hons) NPQELExecutive Head Teacher

“A warm welcome to our website. Firbeck Academy is a one-form entry primary school that caters for children from nursery to Year 6 in Wollaton and surrounding areas in Nottingham. Our school is built upon a strong ethos that encompasses our values of 'Work Hard, Be Kind'.

The dedicated and caring staff at Firbeck work together closely to ensure that all pupils are happy and safe at school whilst engaging in a rich and challenging curriculum that provides them with lifelong opportunities. We believe that all children have a right to an excellent education which, of course, includes their social, moral, spiritual and cultural development; this education is their passport to life.

Visits to our school are strongly recommended and welcomed. The incredible pupils and staff at Firbeck love to welcome visitors to their school.

We look forward to meeting you soon.”

Sem Cao BA (Hons), PGCE, QTSHead Teacher