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Nottingham Academy
Greenwood Road, Bakersfield, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG3 7EB, Nottingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.0 / 100
Bottom 15%
Better than 15% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
2,121
Capacity
2,570
Ages
3–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With a large student body and a high parent satisfaction rate of 99%, this all-through school provides a supportive environment for families. However, it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted and has lower than average performance in key areas, such as only 56% of students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. While the school has a commendable 72% of students progressing to university, the overall academic outcomes, including GCSE Attainment 8 of 42.1, suggest there is room for growth.
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Last inspected: 14 November 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 42.1 | Bottom 30% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 56% | Bottom 25% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 36% | Bottom 30% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 6% | Bottom 3% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 2% | Bottom 3% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 47% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | No UK data |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 72% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 13% | Average |
Based on 88 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (134 responses)
★★★★★4.2
I'd recommend this school
99%
Good range of subjects
96%
Behaviour is good
94%
My child is happy
93%
My child makes good progress
92%
My child feels safe
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
School has high expectations
90%
School keeps me informed
85%
Progress is communicated
85%
School supports development
83%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani24.7%
White British22.5%
Black African8.2%
Other6.9%
White Other5.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.5%
Asian Other5.3%
Mixed Other3.5%
Black Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Black Caribbean1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Asian Indian0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Asian Chinese0.4%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.95621, -1.10958 · NG3 7EB
School details
Local authorityNottingham
RegionEast Midlands
URN135881
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.nottinghamacademy.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Nottingham Academy rated by Ofsted?
Nottingham Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 November 2023.
Is Nottingham Academy a good school?
Nottingham Academy scores 15.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 15% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Nottingham Academy?
Based on 134 Ofsted Parent View responses, Nottingham Academy receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Nottingham Academy in GCSEs?
Nottingham Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.1. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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