Ellis Guilford School
Nottingham, NG6 0HT · Nottingham · secondary school
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13th 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 — 3.2/10 against 421 of them, against 1.8/10 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 | 31.4 · 17 | 30% | 0.52 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.43 · 19 | 25% | 0.48 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 39.5 · 17 | 10% | 0.17 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ellis Guilford School overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Good in 2023. In 2024/25, 28.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 37.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.43 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than nationally matched peers. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,171 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,350. 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 close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific interventions are in place to improve Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Ellis Guilford School
Overview
The report describes a school where "everyone is given the chance to belong and succeed" within "calm classrooms." Leaders and staff maintain "high expectations," resulting in a culture where pupils feel safe, behave well, and are inspired by the school’s focus on personal development and career opportunities.
Strengths
- Pupils "feel safe and cared for" and do not worry about bullying, with staff responding quickly to any incidents.
- Teachers "explain new learning clearly" and use assessment effectively to plan next steps, particularly benefiting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- The school provides a "broad curriculum" and a "wide range of clubs and activities," including music, debating, and sports, which pupils appreciate.
- Pastoral care is prioritised, leading to improved attendance and effective support for pupils’ mental health and behaviour.
- Governance is effective, with trustees who "challenge leaders and support them to keep improving the school."
Areas to improve
- Teachers must ensure pupils have more opportunities to "discuss their learning" to deepen understanding and develop confidence.
- Leaders should persist in ensuring pupils "learn to self-regulate" their conduct when moving around the school to reduce boisterousness in corridors.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders establishing a "culture of care and vigilance" and staff trained well to report concerns swiftly.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 37.8 |
| 2024/25 | 37.1 |
| 2025/26 | 39.5 |
| 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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