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Nottingham Girls' Academy
Robin's Wood Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 3LD, Nottingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.6 / 100
Top 18%
Better than 82% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
909
Capacity
936
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted as of November 2023, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in GCSEs, where it ranks in the top 40% nationally for Attainment 8. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths is 72%, and 43% achieve grade 5 or above, indicating solid foundational skills. Additionally, the school has a strong LocaleIQ score, suggesting it outperforms 82% of schools in the area, making it a compelling choice for parents.
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Last inspected: 7 November 2023Quality 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. | 47.7 | Top 40% 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%. | 72% | Top 34% 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%. | 43% | Bottom 48% 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%. | 60% | Top 24% 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%. | 37% | Top 24% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani33.9%
White British13.5%
Other8.7%
Mixed Other8.1%
Black African8.1%
White Other4.3%
Mixed W+Asian3.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.5%
Asian Indian3.3%
Black Caribbean2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Asian Other0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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52.96788, -1.20112 · NG8 3LD
School details
Local authorityNottingham
RegionEast Midlands
URN137184
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Nottingham Girls' Academy rated by Ofsted?
Nottingham Girls' Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 November 2023.
Is Nottingham Girls' Academy a good school?
Nottingham Girls' Academy scores 81.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 18% 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 Nottingham Girls' Academy in GCSEs?
Nottingham Girls' Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.7. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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