Christ The King Voluntary Academy
Nottingham, NG5 7JZ · Nottinghamshire · secondary school
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26th 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 — 6.0/10 against 840 of them, against 5.0/10 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 | 41.8 · 42 | 30% | 1.25 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.12 · 58 | 25% | 1.46 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.8 · 54 | 10% | 0.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Christ The King Voluntary Academy overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. In 2024/25, 52.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 48.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.12 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 857 pupils against a stated capacity of 849. 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
What specific support is available for pupils aiming to raise their Progress 8 score? How does the school ensure consistent access to extracurricular activities for all students?
What Ofsted said about Christ The King Voluntary Academy
Overview
Christ The King Voluntary Academy is described as a "welcoming and close-knit community" where pupils thrive within a "living faith community". The inspection confirms that the school continues to be a good school, with leaders demonstrating high expectations for behaviour and learning.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well, particularly the most disadvantaged, and behave well because they "know what is expected of them".
- The curriculum offers a broad range of subjects, with leaders having "adapted the curriculum well for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)".
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge" and use assessment effectively to check understanding and identify gaps in learning.
- Sixth-form students are offered a good range of subjects and take on leadership roles through the ‘CARE Charter’, acting as role models for younger pupils.
- Leaders provide daily reading opportunities, ensuring that pupils who have fallen behind receive support to become "confident, fluent readers".
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders must ensure curriculum plans outline the "precise knowledge" pupils need to learn to access greater depth.
- Leaders should ensure the wider development offer matches the interests of more pupils, as current take-up is not as high as it should be.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff confidently identifying at-risk pupils and leaders working in close partnership with external agencies to support vulnerable children.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 47.6 |
| 2024/25 | 48.9 |
| 2025/26 | 46.8 |
| 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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