The Brunts Academy
Mansfield, NG18 2AT · Nottinghamshire · secondary school
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25th 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 — 3.6/10 against 808 of them, against 3.3/10 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 | 85 | 35% | 2.99 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 40.4 · 38 | 30% | 1.16 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.41 · 20 | 25% | 0.50 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.4 · 46 | 10% | 0.46 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Brunts Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.9% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 for 2023/24 was -0.41, 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 (4.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.8 out of 10 against all schools). The March 2026 Ofsted inspection used the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend Nottingham Forest Community Trust and Derby County FC training events.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,378 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,599. 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 improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming for grade 5 or above in English and maths? How are the football training events integrated into the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about The Brunts Academy
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders have driven "significant and sustained improvement," creating a "calm, ambitious and inclusive environment." Pupils thrive in a supportive setting where they feel safe, and teaching is praised as "consistent, purposeful and rooted in leaders’ clear expectations."
Strengths
- Attendance and behaviour are rated at a "Strong standard," with pupils benefiting from a "calm, orderly and respectful environment" and staff using "relationship‑based approaches."
- The curriculum is "well‑structured and ambitious," with teachers using "strong subject knowledge" to help pupils make "secure connections to earlier learning."
- Inclusion is rated at a "Strong standard," featuring a "highly inclusive culture" where staff provide targeted support so all pupils can access the curriculum with confidence.
- Leadership and governance are effective, with governors providing "effective challenge and support" and leaders prioritising pupils’ education and wellbeing.
- Personal development is robust, offering a "well‑planned personal development programme" and "strong and impartial careers information."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "strengthen how they use assessment information to sharpen their understanding of pupils’ progress" to ensure achievement is consistently strong across all subjects.
- Leaders must address "gaps in their knowledge" for some pupils caused by disrupted earlier learning, particularly in reading, writing and mathematics.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 41.4 |
| 2024/25 | 45.5 |
| 2025/26 | 45.4 |
| 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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