SchoolScoresNottingham Academy
Academy · All-through, ages 3 to 19 · Mixed · Nursery class · Sixth form
Part of GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST
Greenwood Road, Bakersfield, Nottingham, NG3 7EB
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 21 April 2026 , published 8 June 2026.
In short: 2 strong, 6 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Post-16 provisionSixth form or other study after 16. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
91 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
| Statement | This school | England |
|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Higher than 90% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school Higher than 95% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Higher than 98% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 88 parents who had raised a concern Higher than 99% of 431 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 27 parents of children with SEND Higher than 98% of 356 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Higher than 94% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99%said yes | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 4%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
104 pupils in this year group.
47% — 14 points below the Nottingham average, and 15 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Nottingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 47% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 60% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 60% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 71% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
287 pupils in this year group.
36% — 4 points below the Nottingham average, and 10 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Nottingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36% | 40% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 42.1 | 43 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.4 | 3.7 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
248 pupils in this year group.
86% — 2 points below the Nottingham average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Nottingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 86% | 88% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 36% | 27% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 4% | 14% | 13% |
| Further education college | 43% | 42% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | Not published | 2% | 3% |
| Work | 3% | 2% | 3% |
"Not published": Not published (DfE code SP).
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 85% | 86% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
48 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Nottingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | D+ | C | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 3% | 22% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 22% | 46% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 23.2 | 31.6 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
11 subjects, 101 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 19 | 0% | 11% | 27% |
| Chemistry | 18 | 0% | 0% | 30% |
| Mathematics | 15 | 0% | 0% | 40% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 12 | 0% | 0% | 26% |
| Psychology | 11 | 0% | 9% | 19% |
| Sociology | 8 | 0% | 0% | 20% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: English Literature, History, Physics, Art and Design (Fine Art), Mathematics (Further).
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
89 students in this year group.
76% — about the same as the Nottingham average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Nottingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 76% | 76% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 7% | 7% |
| Work | 16% | 28% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 86% | 76% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
88 students in this year group.
72% — 10 points above the Nottingham average, and 12 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Nottingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 72% | 62% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 13% | 15% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 64% | 72% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Nottingham. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in (Year 7)?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 169 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 131 |
| Of those, offered a place | 131 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 197 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.7 · 2025: 0.7 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
How hard is it to get in (Reception)?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 34 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 34 |
| Of those, offered a place | 34 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 48 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Nottingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 18 state secondary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 83% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 44.9% | 43.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 13th highest of 18 state secondary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 9% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.0% | 1.4%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 13th highest of 18 state secondary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 27% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 10.8% | 14.7%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 18 state secondary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 89% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 44.5% | 34.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 9th lowest of 18 state secondary schools in Nottingham. Lower than 36% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.2% | 8.8%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 9th lowest of 18 state secondary schools in Nottingham. Lower than 24% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 28.6% | 24.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 13th lowest of 18 state secondary schools in Nottingham. Lower than 16% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 38.8 | 29.7 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 12th lowest of 18 state secondary schools in Nottingham. Lower than 20% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.6% | 10.1% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded19 pupils | 0.90% | 0.61% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 13th highest of 18 state secondary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 30% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.9 | 17.0 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 18th highest of 18 state secondary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 3% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 8.6 | 10.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 17th highest of 18 state secondary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 20% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 8.6% | 15.7%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Carlton Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Wells Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- Hollygirt School 1.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Jamia Al-Hudaa Residential College 1.9 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- Nottingham Girls' High School GDST 2.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 48% A*/A at A level
- Bluecoat Trent Academy 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Nottingham High School 2.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 72% A*/A at A level
- Carlton le Willows Academy 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2022, before conversion) · 70% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Nottingham Emmanuel School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- Djanogly City Academy 2.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 30% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Nottingham Academy's Ofsted rating?
Nottingham Academy was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 21 April 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 2 strong, 6 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Nottingham Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 36% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 10 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Nottingham Academy?
99% of the 91 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Nottingham Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Nottingham Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 131 families put Nottingham Academy as their first choice for 169 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 131 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 135881.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.