South Nottinghamshire Academy
Nottingham, NG12 2FQ · Nottinghamshire · secondary school
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12th 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 — 6.9/10 against 890 of them, against 6.7/10 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 | 34% | 1.77 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 51.6 · 66 | 31% | 2.03 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.18 · 63 | 26% | 1.61 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 52.9 · 80 | 10% | 0.82 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
South Nottinghamshire Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 51.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.18 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a Football C+ programme and football activities.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,010 pupils against a stated capacity of 750. 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
With the school operating 260 places above its stated capacity, how does this affect current class sizes and individual attention? Since the last inspection was in 2022, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the football programme integrate with the wider physical education curriculum?
What Ofsted said about South Nottinghamshire Academy
Overview
South Nottinghamshire Academy continues to be a good school, providing a broad curriculum and a positive environment where pupils feel safe and happy. Leaders have successfully fostered a culture of respect and high expectations, with staff maintaining strong relationships with students. The school benefits from effective support from its academy trust and demonstrates strong outcomes in key subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils are encouraged to follow the ‘SNA Way’, which involves being ‘respectful, put ourselves out there, try new things and be kind to others’.
- Teachers possess ‘good subject knowledge’ and present information clearly, helping pupils to ‘know and remember more’ in core subjects.
- Staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) ‘extremely well’, using ‘pen portraits’ to tailor learning.
- Sixth-form students are described as ‘mature and focused’, acting as role models and engaging in volunteering through the ‘stellar’ program.
- There is ‘very little low-level disruption’ in lessons, and corridors remain ‘calm and orderly’.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teachers have sufficient curriculum time to teach some key stage 3 subjects to the required depth, as some pupils currently do not gain the necessary knowledge in subjects they do not continue to key stage 4.
- Leaders must ensure all teachers understand how to use recall activities purposefully, as some currently use them without identifying the purpose, limiting their benefit to pupils.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders maintaining a ‘strong culture of safeguarding’ and staff being vigilant in reporting concerns.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 54.0 |
| 2024/25 | 51.7 |
| 2025/26 | 52.9 |
| 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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