Ashfield Comprehensive School
Nottingham, NG17 8HP · Nottinghamshire · secondary school
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35th of 45 secondary schools in Nottinghamshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.2/10 against 791 of them, against 4.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 18 | 35% | 0.63 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 40.3 · 38 | 30% | 1.15 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.08 · 44 | 25% | 1.10 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.2 · 45 | 10% | 0.45 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ashfield Comprehensive School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 47.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 for 2023/24 was -0.08, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Vocal Tuition and attend ArtsFest, with an after-school club also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 2,601 pupils against a stated capacity of 3,146. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the new Ofsted framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Ashfield Comprehensive School
Overview
Ashfield Comprehensive School is described as a welcoming and inclusive institution where pupils are happy, feel safe, and demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning. The report highlights that the school is fulfilling the expected standard of education, with particular praise for its well-respected post-16 provision and effective support for disadvantaged pupils.
Strengths
- The post-16 provision is rated at a "strong standard," with "highly effective" leadership and students achieving consistently above national averages.
- Disadvantaged pupils achieve well, with some "outperform[ing] national averages in external examinations," reflecting effective use of pupil premium funding.
- Pupils feel safe and supported, with bullying described as "rare" and staff using a "relationship-focused approach" to manage behaviour.
- The school offers a broad curriculum and extensive enrichment activities, including award-winning theatre productions that help pupils build confidence.
- Staff are well-supported by the trust, enjoying good workload management and opportunities for professional development.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must improve oversight and analysis to better understand the impact of behaviour strategies and support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Staff need to consistently adapt teaching to provide appropriate support for those needing help while offering sufficient challenge to deepen learning.
- The approach to assessment and feedback requires development to ensure misconceptions are addressed promptly and pupils do not repeat errors.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed, ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 45.4 |
| 2024/25 | 47.8 |
| 2025/26 | 45.2 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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