The National CofE Academy
Nottingham, NG15 7DB · Nottinghamshire · secondary school
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24th 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 — 5.0/10 against 910 of them, against 5.0/10 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 | 44.3 · 48 | 30% | 1.44 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.04 · 53 | 25% | 1.33 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.9 · 49 | 10% | 0.49 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The National CofE Academy overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected in 2023. In 2024/25, 38.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 42.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.04 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5 out of 10 among them, against 4.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,129 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,184. 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 steps are taken to improve progress scores for students from similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about The National CofE Academy
Overview
The report describes a school where staff maintain "high expectations" and pupils demonstrate "calm and orderly" behaviour. Leaders have established a "broad and ambitious" curriculum that supports personal development through Christian values and a "thoughtfully designed careers education programme."
Strengths
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge" and use a "consistent approach to teaching" which helps most pupils "know and remember more."
- The school has built a "love of reading" with effective interventions that enable early readers to "access the full curriculum."
- Pupils feel "happy and safe," noting that bullying is "rare" and that they "trust staff to take swift actions" to address issues.
- The sixth form is "well led and managed," with "ambitious" study programmes that help students gain the skills needed to "succeed later in life."
- Staff feel "valued by leaders," with their "workload and well-being" being "well considered."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teachers "consistently check that all pupils have secured important knowledge" to prevent gaps in learning.
- Leaders must ensure all pupils with SEND are "consistently well supported" so they can "achieve their potential."
- Leaders should make communication with parents and carers "more effective" so they are aware of the "good work" being done.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective" and that the "culture of safeguarding at the school is strong."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 45.9 |
| 2024/25 | 42.6 |
| 2025/26 | 45.9 |
| 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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