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Christ The King Voluntary Academy
Darlton Drive, Arnold, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 7JZ, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.8 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
845
Capacity
849
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong emphasis on GCSE performance, this school boasts an Attainment 8 score of 48.9, placing it in the top 34% nationally. A notable 73% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, though only 31% enter the EBacc, which may indicate a focus on core subjects over a broader curriculum. Additionally, 75% of pupils progress to university, with a small percentage attending top-third institutions, reflecting a solid pathway for further education.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2014Older 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. | 48.9 | Top 34% 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%. | 73% | Top 32% 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%. | 52% | Top 31% 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%. | 31% | Bottom 48% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 48% 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%. | 75% | 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%. | 6% | Below avg |
Based on 32 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British47.1%
Black African10.8%
White Other10.7%
Mixed Other5.6%
Asian Indian4.9%
Black Other4.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.9%
Asian Other3.2%
Black Caribbean3.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Other1.5%
White Irish1.1%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Location
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53.00012, -1.11162 · NG5 7JZ
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN138810
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Christ The King Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Christ The King Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2014.
Is Christ The King Voluntary Academy a good school?
Christ The King Voluntary Academy scores 59.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% 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 Christ The King Voluntary Academy in GCSEs?
Christ The King Voluntary Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.9. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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