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South Nottinghamshire Academy
Glebe Lane, Off Cropwell Road, Radcliffe on Trent, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 2FQ, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.1 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 69% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
952
Capacity
750
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
127%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary academy demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 51.7, placing it in the top 24% of schools nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 81%, and 77% of pupils progress to university, with 27% attending top-third institutions. While the school shows strengths in academic achievement, parents may want to consider the overall support systems and extracurricular offerings available for a well-rounded education.
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Last inspected: 21 February 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 51.7 | Top 24% 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%. | 81% | Top 14% 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%. | 57% | Top 23% 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%. | 67% | Top 15% 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%. | 46% | Top 15% 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%. | 77% | 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%. | 27% | Above avg |
Based on 48 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.5%
Asian Chinese3.5%
White Other2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed Other1.3%
Black African0.9%
Asian Indian0.8%
Asian Other0.7%
Other0.3%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.94562, -1.03365 · NG12 2FQ
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN137112
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is South Nottinghamshire Academy rated by Ofsted?
South Nottinghamshire Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 February 2017.
Is South Nottinghamshire Academy a good school?
South Nottinghamshire Academy scores 69.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 31% 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 South Nottinghamshire Academy in GCSEs?
South Nottinghamshire Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.7. 81% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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