Nottingham Academy
Nottingham, NG3 7EB · Nottingham · all-through school
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16th 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 — 4.3/10 against 459 of them, against 2.5/10 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 | 19 | 35% | 0.68 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 30.3 · 16 | 30% | 0.48 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.17 · 37 | 25% | 0.93 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 39.9 · 19 | 10% | 0.19 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Nottingham Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 35.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 42.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.17 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 (5.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in April 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Basketball Academy and take part in a Norway Expedition.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,947 pupils against a stated capacity of 2,570. 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 support is available for students aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How does the new Ofsted framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Nottingham Academy
Overview
Nottingham Academy is a large school where pupils are "very well known" and feel "safe and valued." The report highlights a "strong start" in early years and effective safeguarding, though overall academic outcomes at primary and secondary phases remain "lower than national averages." Leaders are actively addressing these challenges through strategic improvements.
Strengths
- Early years provision is rated "Strong standard," with a "clear understanding of the local context" and effective phonics focus.
- Safeguarding standards are met, creating an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- Personal development is "Strong standard," preparing pupils well for life beyond school through a "well-planned, age-appropriate" programme.
- Staff are described as "friendly, caring and respectful," with pupils noting that "staff go the extra mile for you here."
- Post-16 provision is effective, with students "well prepared for their next steps" and many progressing to university.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "expedite plans to embed the handwriting scheme into key stage 2" and implement a catch-up strategy for those struggling to write clearly.
- Leaders need to ensure teaching "consistently build[s] the knowledge and skills pupils need to achieve successful outcomes."
- Systems to support vulnerable pupils require refinement so barriers to success are "consistently and effectively addressed in a timely manner."
Safeguarding
The report confirms that "safeguarding standards are met," noting that leaders have established an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and that "pupils are made safer and feel safe."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 40.6 |
| 2024/25 | 42.1 |
| 2025/26 | 39.9 |
| 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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