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The Brunts Academy
The Park, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 2AT, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.5 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,397
Capacity
1,599
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 45.5, the school performs in the top 52% nationally, and 66% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. However, it is currently rated as 'Requires Improvement' by Ofsted, which may be a consideration for parents. Parent satisfaction is relatively strong, with 71% recommending the school, but the overall LocaleIQ score indicates it is better than only 8% of schools, suggesting there is room for growth in various aspects.
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Last inspected: 19 September 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & 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. | 45.5 | Bottom 48% 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%. | 66% | Top 50% 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%. | 44% | Top 50% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 23% 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%. | 11% | Bottom 23% 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%. | 62% | 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%. | 18% | Average |
Based on 50 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (130 responses)
★★★★★3.6
My child feels safe
89%
My child makes good progress
88%
Good range of extra-curricular
82%
School supports development
79%
My child is happy
78%
School has high expectations
75%
Progress is communicated
73%
Behaviour is good
71%
I'd recommend this school
71%
School responds to concerns
67%
Good range of subjects
65%
School keeps me informed
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.2%
White Other12.0%
Black African2.8%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Other1.1%
Other1.0%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.15250, -1.18680 · NG18 2AT
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN137763
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.bruntsacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is The Brunts Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Brunts Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 September 2023.
Is The Brunts Academy a good school?
The Brunts Academy scores 7.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% 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 The Brunts Academy?
Based on 130 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Brunts Academy receives a satisfaction score of 71% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Brunts Academy in GCSEs?
The Brunts Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.5. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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