SchoolScoresSelston High School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of THE TWO COUNTIES TRUST
Chapel Road, Selston, Nottingham, NG16 6BW
01773 810321 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 2 April 2019.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 24 April 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
202 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Nottingham (Nottinghamshire) comparisons use the 11 of its 21 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 10 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Nottingham (Nottinghamshire) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 9th highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 17% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 78% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 9th highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 18% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72% | 81% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 9th highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 20% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 61% | 72% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 96 parents whose child had been bullied 4th highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 59% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53% | 46% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 182 parents who had raised a concern 8th highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 24% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 62% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 53 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 36% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55% | 42% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 9th highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 15% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57%said yes | 72% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 23%). 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. Nottingham (Nottinghamshire) figures pool parents at the Nottingham (Nottinghamshire) schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between 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. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
172 pupils in this year group.
34% — 13 points below the Nottinghamshire average, and 12 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Nottinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 34% | 47% | 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. | 38.8 | 46.8 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.3 | 4.2 | 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.
170 pupils in this year group.
89% — 3 points below the Nottinghamshire average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Nottinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 89% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 7% | 36% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 18% | 4% | 13% |
| Further education college | 53% | 42% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 5% | 3% |
| Work | 4% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 94% | 89% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 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 Nottinghamshire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 151 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 144 |
| Of those, offered a place | 143 (99%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 282 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 55 places for specific learning difficulties (such as dyslexia); Visual impairment; Other difficulties or disabilities; Hearing impairment; Speech, language and communication needs; Autism; Social, emotional and mental health needs; Physical disability; Moderate learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Nottinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 4th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 58% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 30.6% | 25.2%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 8th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 22% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.8% | 1.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 24% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 10.3% | 10.7%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 21st highest of 21 state secondary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 2% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.3% | 10.4%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 19th lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Lower than 14% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 11.0% | 8.3%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 19th lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Lower than 17% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 31.1% | 22.1%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 20th lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Lower than 9% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 56.7 | 30.4 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 20th lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Lower than 7% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 17.0% | 8.3% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.25% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 10th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 59% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.2 | 17.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 15th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 47% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.7 | 12.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 8th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 50% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 13.3% | 12.6%* | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Frederick Gent School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 2 strong, 2 expected, 2 needs attention · 40% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Selston High School's Ofsted rating?
Selston High School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 2 April 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 24 April 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Selston High School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 34% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 12 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Selston High School?
57% of the 202 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Selston High School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Selston High School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 144 families put Selston High School as their first choice for 151 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 143 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 142725.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.