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Colonel Frank Seely Academy
Flatts Lane, Calverton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG14 6JZ, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
55.9 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
859
Capacity
1,091
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 47.9, placing it in the top 39% nationally. Around 70% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 73% progress to university, indicating strong post-secondary pathways. However, only 17% reach top-third universities, suggesting room for improvement in supporting high-achieving students.
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Last inspected: 17 May 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 47.9 | Top 39% 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%. | 70% | Top 39% 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%. | 45% | Top 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%. | 57% | Top 19% 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%. | 42% | Top 19% 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%. | 73% | 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%. | 17% | Average |
Based on 41 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.7%
White Other2.4%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Black Other1.2%
Black African0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Asian Indian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Other0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.04070, -1.08556 · NG14 6JZ
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN144182
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.cfsacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Colonel Frank Seely Academy rated by Ofsted?
Colonel Frank Seely Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 May 2022.
Is Colonel Frank Seely Academy a good school?
Colonel Frank Seely Academy scores 55.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% 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 Colonel Frank Seely Academy in GCSEs?
Colonel Frank Seely Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.9. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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