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Quarrydale Academy
Stoneyford Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 2DU, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.2 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,277
Capacity
1,550
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 36.6, this secondary school performs in the top 91% nationally, although it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted. While over half of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, parent satisfaction is relatively low at 51%. The school offers a pathway to university for 67% of its students, but only 13% progress to top-third institutions, indicating room for growth in academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 7 May 2025Quality 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. | 36.6 | Bottom 9% 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%. | 51% | Bottom 15% 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%. | 24% | Bottom 8% 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%. | 55% | Bottom 35% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 35% 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%. | 67% | 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%. | 13% | Average |
Based on 52 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (137 responses)
★★★★★2.9
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
Good range of subjects
84%
Progress is communicated
70%
My child makes good progress
69%
My child feels safe
67%
School has high expectations
66%
My child is happy
65%
I'd recommend this school
51%
School keeps me informed
50%
School responds to concerns
49%
School supports development
43%
Behaviour is good
39%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.6%
White Other3.3%
Mixed Other1.7%
Black African1.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.13562, -1.26634 · NG17 2DU
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN137857
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.quarrydale.notts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Quarrydale Academy rated by Ofsted?
Quarrydale Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 May 2025.
Is Quarrydale Academy a good school?
Quarrydale Academy scores 2.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 2% 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 Quarrydale Academy?
Based on 137 Ofsted Parent View responses, Quarrydale Academy receives a satisfaction score of 59% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Quarrydale Academy in GCSEs?
Quarrydale Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.6. 51% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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