Selston High School
Nottingham, NG16 6BW · Nottinghamshire · secondary school
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34th 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 — 2.4/10 against 740 of them, against 2.3/10 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 | 35.9 · 27 | 30% | 0.81 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.41 · 20 | 25% | 0.50 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 40.1 · 20 | 10% | 0.20 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Selston High School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted following a 2025-06 inspection. In 2024/25, 33.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 38.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.41 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than nationally similar peers. 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 (2.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join drama, UKMT maths, and LEGO robotics clubs, or earn the Selston Pledge Award. Sports include trampolining, football, rugby, and athletics, alongside dance. Trips visit Iceland, Italy, France, Spain, and London. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 862 pupils against a stated capacity of 900. 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 Attainment 8 and the national median? What specific interventions are in place for students with a negative Progress 8 score? How does the school manage
What Ofsted said about Selston High School
Overview
Selston High School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection, which judged it good for overall effectiveness. The report confirms that the school continues to provide a high-quality education with strong pastoral care and a well-structured curriculum. Leaders have driven positive changes to improve outcomes and behaviour, ensuring pupils are well-prepared for their next steps.
Strengths
- Staff promote an environment where pupils are inspired ‘to achieve their full potential and enjoy the experience’, resulting in positive relationships and strong pastoral care.
- The curriculum is carefully crafted so pupils build knowledge logically, with teachers delivering it consistently well and using checks to provide ‘timely, tailored support’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified early and receive effective support to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Recent literacy initiatives have helped pupils become ‘more confident readers’, with specialist staff supporting those who are behind.
- Staff feel well supported, appreciating efforts to reduce workload and improve well-being, while leaders’ actions to continually improve the school are ‘highly effective’.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure all stakeholders understand what constitutes a fair and consistent application of the behaviour policy, as some parents and pupils feel communication has not been effective.
- The school needs to address attendance, which remains below the national level despite being a top priority and engaging well with families.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 39.1 |
| 2024/25 | 38.8 |
| 2025/26 | 40.1 |
| 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
—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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