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Nottingham Free School
The Courtaulds Building, 290 Haydn Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 1EB, Nottingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
86.3 / 100
Top 14%
Better than 86% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
673
Capacity
626
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving an Attainment 8 score of 51.5 and a 79% pass rate in English and Maths at grade 4 or above. The school also boasts a high university progression rate of 77%, with 32% of students advancing to top-third universities. While the overall academic outcomes are impressive, parents may want to consider the school's EBacc entry rate of 65% as a factor in their decision.
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Last inspected: 20 June 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 51.5 | Top 24% 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%. | 79% | Top 18% 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%. | 55% | Top 27% 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%. | 65% | Top 21% 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%. | 40% | Top 21% 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%. | 77% | 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%. | 32% | Top 20% |
Based on 31 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British42.1%
Asian Pakistani19.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.2%
White Other4.3%
Mixed Other3.3%
Black African3.1%
Asian Indian2.8%
Other2.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Asian Other2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Black Caribbean1.6%
Black Other1.5%
Asian Chinese1.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Location
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52.97972, -1.15959 · NG5 1EB
School details
Local authorityNottingham
RegionEast Midlands
URN141010
School typeFree schools
Frequently asked questions
What is Nottingham Free School rated by Ofsted?
Nottingham Free School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 June 2017.
Is Nottingham Free School a good school?
Nottingham Free School scores 86.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 14% 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 Free School in GCSEs?
Nottingham Free School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.5. 79% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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