Bramcote College
Nottingham, NG9 3GA · Nottinghamshire · secondary school
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17th 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 — 7.2/10 against 871 of them, against 6.1/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 51.2 · 65 | 30% | 1.96 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.0 · 50 | 25% | 1.26 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 50.7 · 73 | 10% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bramcote College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 51.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.0 in 2023/24, meaning pupils did as well as those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Code Club, Craft Club, Knitting, Acting, and football, or participate in the School Production and Duke of Edinburgh's Award. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 816 pupils against a stated capacity of 600. 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 manage class sizes with a roll significantly above capacity? What specific support is available for pupils aiming to raise their Progress 8 score? How is the after-school club structured for older students?
What Ofsted said about Bramcote College
Overview
Bramcote College is a secondary academy where pupils are happy and benefit from "excellent pastoral support" and high aspirations. The school maintains "calm and orderly" classrooms with polite, respectful behaviour, while staff provide strong subject expertise and effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with knowledge "sequenced effectively" to help pupils build deeper understanding.
- Pupils receive "excellent and personalised advice" about future choices, and sixth-form students are "very well supported to achieve their ambitions."
- Staff have "strong subject expertise" and explain concepts clearly, helping pupils discuss their learning confidently.
- There is a "well-planned programme" for personal development in key stages 3 and 4, including strong support for mental health and well-being.
- Reading support is effective, with pupils benefiting from extra lessons and a "well-stocked library."
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is not delivered consistently well in all lessons; staff do not always check understanding or identify gaps, leading to disengagement and insecure learning.
- Opportunities for enrichment activities and roles of responsibility are limited, as extra-curricular options are not always matched to pupils’ interests.
- The personal, social and health education curriculum in the sixth form has not been planned well enough, leaving students less informed than they could be.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 47.9 |
| 2024/25 | 51.3 |
| 2025/26 | 50.7 |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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