Hall Park Academy
Nottingham, NG16 3EA · Nottinghamshire · secondary school
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37th of 45 secondary schools in Nottinghamshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.2/10 against 726 of them, against 1.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 30.4 · 16 | 30% | 0.48 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.73 · 7 | 25% | 0.19 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 40.3 · 21 | 10% | 0.21 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hall Park Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 34.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 43.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.73 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils visit WW1 Battlefields, Krakow, the Poland Holocaust, and the Belgium Space Centre.
Getting in
The published school roll is 867 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,100. 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 in Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Attainment 8?
What Ofsted said about Hall Park Academy
Overview
Hall Park Academy has undergone "significant cultural change" since its previous inspection, resulting in a "good" overall effectiveness. The report highlights a positive school environment where pupils feel safe, value their teachers, and demonstrate pride in their work and community.
Strengths
- Attendance is "managed extraordinarily well," with prompt arrivals and high engagement, particularly in the sixth form.
- The curriculum in most subjects is "highly ambitious" and "meticulous," ensuring pupils gain comprehensive knowledge and skills.
- Staff are "proud to work at Hall Park" and feel well supported by leaders who protect their work-life balance.
- Pupils receive "incredibly caring pastoral support" and effective help for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- The school promotes a "love of reading," with strategies implemented across the curriculum to support all learners.
Areas to improve
- New subject leaders require more guidance to ensure curriculum planning is "consistently strong across all subjects."
- Implementation of the trust’s "teaching fundamentals" is inconsistent in some lessons, leading to missed learning gaps or misconceptions.
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 | 41.3 |
| 2024/25 | 43.0 |
| 2025/26 | 40.3 |
| 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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