Redhill Academy
Nottingham, NG5 8GX · Nottinghamshire · secondary school
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5th 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 — 6.6/10 against 889 of them, against 5.8/10 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 | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 45.7 · 52 | 30% | 1.56 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.17 · 62 | 25% | 1.56 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 49.1 · 66 | 10% | 0.66 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Redhill Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 50.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.17 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in June 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football and dance. Trips include visits to Hagg Farm, Lincoln Castle, Nottingham University, The Netherlands, Dieppe France, Belgium Battlefields, Portugal, and The Natural History Museum London.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,582 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,348. 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 further? How are the extensive international trips funded and selected for?
What Ofsted said about Redhill Academy
Overview
Redhill Academy provides an "exceptional education" underpinned by a firmly embedded culture of aspiration and inclusion. The report states that pupils "thrive" and are "very well prepared for their next stages in education and beyond," with all inspection categories judged as Outstanding.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "exceptionally broad and ambitious," with pupils studying a wide range of subjects in depth and many taking the full English Baccalaureate.
- "Expert staff" deliver lessons consistently well, using extensive subject knowledge to explain concepts clearly and address learning gaps quickly.
- Personal development is supported by an "exceptional" PSHE curriculum and an extensive careers programme that provides personalised advice and employer engagement.
- An "extremely broad enrichment and extra-curricular programme" allows pupils, including those with SEND, to pursue talents in arts, sports, and clubs.
- Pupils are described as "polite, respectful and tolerant," contributing to a calm, orderly environment where bullying is not tolerated.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.0 |
| 2024/25 | 50.6 |
| 2025/26 | 49.1 |
| 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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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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