Djanogly City Academy
Nottingham, NG7 6ND · Nottingham · secondary school
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15th of 19 secondary schools in Nottingham 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 — 4.2/10 against 415 of them, against 2.3/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 28.4 · 13 | 46% | 0.59 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.13 · 40 | 38% | 1.54 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 37.0 · 9 | 15% | 0.14 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Djanogly City Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 30.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 38.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.13 in 2023/24, 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 (4.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,270 pupils against a stated capacity of 750. 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 when operating significantly above its designated capacity? What specific support structures are in place to help pupils improve their Progress 8 scores? How does the admissions process work for new entrants given the current over-capacity status?
What Ofsted said about Djanogly City Academy
Overview
Djanogly City Academy fosters a "caring, inclusive culture" where pupils feel "safe, happy, and valued." The school maintains high expectations, with a curriculum that is "rigorous" and "ambitious," enabling students to develop resilience and believe in their "limitless potential." Leadership is described as "courageous" and "highly effective," particularly in supporting staff and improving outcomes since the last inspection.
Strengths
- The sixth form is "Outstanding," providing a "transformative environment" with "tailored pathways" that enable students to achieve "remarkable outcomes."
- Staff use a "structured approach" to support pupils who speak English as an additional language, ensuring they develop the literacy skills needed to access the curriculum.
- The school promotes a strong ethos rooted in the mantra "everybody graduates," with pupils earning 'GRAD' points for demonstrating grit and discipline.
- Personal development is supported by "vibrant events" celebrating diverse cultures and "values sessions" that build moral awareness.
- The environment is "calm and orderly," allowing pupils to focus on learning, with tailored support for those needing help to regulate behaviour.
Areas to improve
- In key stages 3 and 4, lessons sometimes contain "too much lesson content and new knowledge," causing some pupils to lose focus.
- Teaching does not consistently check that pupils have remembered essential knowledge, meaning some lack the "pre-requisite knowledge" for future learning.
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 | 40.5 |
| 2024/25 | 38.0 |
| 2025/26 | 37.0 |
| 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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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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