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The National CofE Academy
Annesley Road, Hucknall, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG15 7DB, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.1 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,125
Capacity
1,184
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment where it ranks in the top 68% nationally. While 57% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the percentage of students progressing to university stands at 53%, with a smaller proportion gaining entry to top-third universities at 12%. However, the LocaleIQ score indicates there is room for improvement compared to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 18 April 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 42.6 | Bottom 32% 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%. | 57% | Bottom 27% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 35% 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%. | 33% | Bottom 31% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 31% 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%. | 53% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 12% | Average |
Based on 60 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.2%
White Other2.6%
Black African1.7%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Asian Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.04486, -1.21405 · NG15 7DB
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN137159
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.nationalacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The National CofE Academy rated by Ofsted?
The National CofE Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 April 2023.
Is The National CofE Academy a good school?
The National CofE Academy scores 34.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% 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 The National CofE Academy in GCSEs?
The National CofE Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.6. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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