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Redhill Academy
Redhill Road, Arnold, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 8GX, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
83.8 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,577
Capacity
1,348
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
117%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 84% of schools, this secondary institution demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in GCSE attainment where it ranks in the top 27% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 70%, with 63% progressing to university, including 20% to top-third institutions. However, while these figures are impressive, there is room for improvement in achieving higher grades, as only 48% of students attain grade 5 or above in English and Maths.
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Last inspected: 8 May 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 50.6 | Top 27% 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%. | 70% | Top 40% 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%. | 48% | Top 40% 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%. | 62% | Top 19% 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%. | 42% | Top 19% UK |
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%. | 63% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 20% | Average |
Based on 162 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.6%
White Other4.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.2%
Asian Indian3.4%
Black African3.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
Mixed Other2.7%
Asian Other1.7%
Asian Chinese1.7%
Other1.4%
Black Caribbean1.1%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.00862, -1.13062 · NG5 8GX
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN136361
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Redhill Academy rated by Ofsted?
Redhill Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 May 2024.
Is Redhill Academy a good school?
Redhill Academy scores 83.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Redhill Academy in GCSEs?
Redhill Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.6. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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