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Edna G. Olds receives glowing Ofsted report

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Nursery Places Now Available

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Welcome to Edna G. Olds Academy

"Pupils are proud to attend this warm and extremely welcoming school." Ofsted, 2025

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Welcome to Edna G. Olds Academy

"Pupils value the wide variety of extra-curricular activities on offer at the school." Ofsted, 2025

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"Reading is at the heart of the curriculum." Ofsted, 2025

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Edna G. Olds continues to be 'Outstanding'

Ofsted inspectors were full of praise following their recent inspection where they confirmed we have maintained the high standards identified at its previous inspection where they deemed our school to be ‘Outstanding’ across the board.

“We are absolutely delighted with the outcome of our recent Ofsted inspection. This result is a true reflection of the dedication, talent and unwavering commitment of our entire staff team.”   

Hannah Crotty, Headteacher.

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Our promise to our pupils, community and to the planet

At Edna G. Olds we are committed to building a greener, cleaner and more sustainable future for our children.  Find out how we plan to protect the environment, reduce our carbon footprint and empower our pupils to become confident, responsible global citizens.

Learn more about our Climate Action Plan
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We are passionate about learning and want to create the learners of the future. 

Watch our video to hear from our pupils and Headteacher Mrs Crotty about what it’s like to attend Edna G. Olds Academy.
“Our teachers always make the lessons fun. There is no ceiling to what your learning can be.”

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Edna G. Olds Academy are pleased to be offering the free breakfast club service from September 2026. This will be in addition to our usual breakfast club provision which starts at 8am.

 

Free breakfast to provide children with a nutritious start to the day while offering parents childcare support at no cost.

Overview

Free breakfast clubs are 30-minute sessions before school where children receive a healthy breakfast and supervised activities such as reading or crafts. These clubs are part of a national government initiative aimed at ensuring children start school ready to learn and supporting families with childcare needs and cost-of-living pressure.

Benefits for Parents

  • Childcare support: Parents can drop children off up to 30 minutes earlier, helping manage busy mornings and work schedules
  • Financial savings: Families can save on breakfast costs and informal childcare, with potential savings of up to £450 per year per child
  • Time management: The earlier drop-off adds approximately 95 extra hours per school year, giving parents more flexibility
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Inspiring pupils in every aspect of their lives

Edna G. Olds Academy is an inner city school situated within the vibrant community of Lenton, Nottingham.

There are currently 238 pupils on roll who truly reflect the diverse cultural heritage of our wonderful local community, for example, 73% of our children speak an additional language other than English.

Developing a culture of excellence whereby the primary focus is upon exceptional teaching and learning provision ensures that all our pupils will flourish and get to realise their potential. Our children are encouraged to think creatively, question and embed a philosophy of high standards in order to achieve their goals. Our ethos promotes high personal, social and moral values, independence, self discipline and resilience. At Edna G. Olds Academy we want to inspire our pupils to excel in every aspect of their lives.

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Take a tour of Edna G. Olds Academy

Visitors are always impressed by our pupils’ consistently excellent standards of behaviour.

When you visit Edna G. Olds Academy you will witness enthusiastic pupils whom want to actively demonstrate key learning principles, share their learning opportunities and individual targets with you. The whole school community is passionately committed towards creating an environment that thrives on curiosity, challenge, encouragement and kindness.

Our academy has excellent facilities, which includes a modern purpose built Early Years Foundation Stage Unit, wonderful outdoor learning play equipment, and an ongoing commitment towards the provision for new and emerging technologies. We always endeavour to improve our children’s learning experiences, by listening to our pupil council voice to further enhance the teaching and learning environments (both indoors and outdoors).

Watch our video to hear from pupils as they take you on a tour of Edna G. Olds Academy

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Listen to our latest podcast

Tune in to our latest podcast to get a glimpse of what’s happening behind the scenes of our everyday learning. Pupils share what they are learning, thinking and creating in class.

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Funded nursery places available

We have 15 and 30 hours of funded nursery places for children from the age of 3 years.

Our nursery is led by an experienced teaching team with learning and development built around three prime areas of communication and language; physical development; personal, social and emotional development.

We encourage children to take a curious approach to learning, using natural resources and prioritising opportunities for outdoor play.

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