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Nottingham Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)

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Overall Ò¹À´ÏãÑо¿Ëù Grade
The quality of education Requires Improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Requires Improvement
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Requires Improvement
Early years provision Good
Sixth-form provision Good
Previous inspection grade Requires Improvement
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Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Pupils who fall behind get extra help to fill gaps in their knowledge.
Academic Progress: Pupils do not achieve as well as they should by the end of key stage 2 and key stage 4.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils have positive attitudes and are keen to learn, but some struggle to meet behavior expectations.
Teacher Engagement: Some teachers do not follow the planned curriculum closely enough.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Variations in how well the curriculum is taught affect pupil achievement.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Some teachers lack the knowledge and skills to deliver the curriculum effectively.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: School has recently established a parent and community forum.
Communication with Parents: School must communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Some staff and parents do not think that the school takes their concerns into account.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leadership team strengthened since previous inspection; clear ambition but needs better communication.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Staff understand the community and help pupils keep themselves safe.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Staff build warm, trusting relationships with pupils; support for mental health.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Behavior improving with new strategies, but challenges remain.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils enjoy attending extra-curricular clubs and taking part in visits.
Career Counselling Services: Secondary-age pupils learn about different professions and career pathways.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Most sixth-form students complete courses and secure next-steps placements.
Support for SEND: Support for pupils with complex SEND is good but more variable for others.
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Nottingham Academy is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.

It has 2188 students from age 3-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.

At this school, 32% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

90.50% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Take pride in your responsibility, aspirations, and drive. Integrity and honesty should permeate every element of your existence. Contribute favourably to your own education, our Academy, and our community. You should treat others the way you want to be treated. Make careful to be kind, perceptive, considerate, and compassionate. Positive communication should be practised both in person and online. Collaborate with others to support their development and give back to the community and our Academy. Respect our learning space and property to show your appreciation for our academy community. Maintain Nottingham Academy as a secure, friendly, and motivating place to work and learn.
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Type Academies Academies Academies
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Ofset report Requires Improvement - Outstanding
Age range 3-19 3-16 5-19
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 17.5 6.8 6.6
Proficient Math 101 89 -
Proficient Read 101 90 -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 32% 0% -
Grade 5 or above A Level 14.30% - -
Day Fees - - -
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I love Nottingham Academy and I think it is a great school (primary) senior school on the other hand can be violent and personally I think you need to have leaning metals like you do in primary because in secondary I think people have a higher difficulty in work and there mental health so take that to mind. Nottingham Academy has a c+ academic and c+ teachers so the teachers that are higher in their...
Primary Exam Result

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 101 98 97
Reading 101 98 98

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 51% 54.9% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 3% 6.68% 7.42%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -3.3 Below Average
Writing 0 -
Maths -2.2 Below Average

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 101 5 98 96
Reading 102 6 97 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 47% 27 59.53% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 11% 6 8.13% 9.72%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -0.7 Below Average
Writing 1.1 Above Average
Maths -2.4 Below Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 106 2 95 94
Reading 108 6 95 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 74% 16 55.23% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 17% 11 7.15% 9.16%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 3.1 Above Average
Writing -0.1 Average
Maths 2.1 Above Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 104 97 93
Reading 102 96 93

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 58% 56.04% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 6% 6.36% 8.19%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 1.0 Above Average
Writing 3.0 Above Average
Maths 2.5 Above Average
Secondary Exam Result

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.59 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 40.6 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 32% 26.29% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 54% 40.16% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 18% 20.39% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 8% 8.65% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 10% 12.55% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 3.33 2.71 2.83

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 86% 85.08% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 259 122 144
Pupils staying in education 79% 78.75% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 32% 34.54% 32.73%
School sixth forms 41% 21.75% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 5% 9.33% 10.22%
Other education destinations SP 13.13% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 2.08% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 5% 4.38% 3.59%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.59 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 38.4 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 29% 29.19% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 48% 42.29% 45.33%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 12% 19.26% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 7% 8.55% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 7% 11.19% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 3.06 2.72 2.97

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 82% 86.87% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 373 126 141
Pupils staying in education 78% 83.26% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 44% 36.78% 34.03%
School sixth forms 30% 21.26% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 3% 9.43% 10.38%
Other education destinations SP 15.83% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 1.26% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 2.43% 2.13%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.42 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 39 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 24% 1 24.38% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 42% 4 36.97% 43.41%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 44% 18.38% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 11% 3 7.93% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 17% 2 11.03% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 3.17 2.5 2.88

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 84% 80.39% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 343 107 135
Pupils staying in education 78% 75.56% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 48% 34.5% 33.25%
School sixth forms 24% 20.56% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges 5% 8.39% 8.45%
Other education destinations 1% 12% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 3% 2.5% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 2.39% 2.75%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.3 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 37.9 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 25% 2 24.26% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 46% 3 36.37% 42.62%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 53% 16.56% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 8% 4 7% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 15% 9.56% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 3.12 2.38 2.84

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 86% 68.76% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 347 110 140
Pupils staying in education 78% 63.35% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 43% 23% 28.31%
School sixth forms 30% 21.94% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges 4% 4.53% 9.08%
Other education destinations 1% 11.53% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 2.41% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 6% 1.24% 2.05%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.48 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 37.7 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 23% 24.71% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 43% 36.81% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 76% 20.81% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 12% 7.76% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 15% 9.19% 16.26%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 88% 77.08% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 335 133 145
Pupils staying in education 82% 60.31% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider 28% 25.15% 30.58%
School sixth forms 48% 25.31% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges - 5.92% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 14.46% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships 7% 3.69% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 6% 2.23% 2.45%
A level exam result

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A level Result School LA England
Average points 25.93 25.59 30.01
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 29.05 26.27 29.57
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 14.30% 12.35% 13.67%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 84 290 201
Students staying in education 60% 52.42% 58.58%
Students entering apprenticeships 6% 7.92% 6.08%
Students entering employment 18% 21.42% 21.16%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 7% 14.83% 9.05%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 29.04 28.9 33.41
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 32.61 29.18 32.47
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 0.0% 16.67% 17.7%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 94 410 248
Students staying in education 66% 55.09% 60.67%
Students entering apprenticeships 1% 3.18% 5%
Students entering employment 10% 17.82% 17.73%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 13% 11% 10.69%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 23.66 3 23.13 29.39
Average grade D+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 26.67 24.41 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) C- - -
AAB or higher 3.4% 13.7% 13.07%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 110 269 232
Students staying in education 64% 52.67% 57.31%
Students entering apprenticeships 5% 7.67% 7.77%
Students entering employment 11% 14.33% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 14% 14.78% 8.8%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 20.86 1 25.66 29.03
Average grade D - -
Average points (Best 3) 26.67 2 25.92 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) C- - -
AAB or higher 0.0% 14.35% 13.37%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 10 3 3
Students staying in education 12 28.63% 31.5%
Students entering apprenticeships 9% 6% 5.54%
Students entering employment 9% 9.88% 15.81%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 11% 5.38% 4.22%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 21.67 18.54 26.73
Average grade D+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 28.65 19.93 27.73
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 3.1% 10.11% 12.64%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 8 3 3
Students staying in education 13 38.5% 36.26%
Students entering apprenticeships 5% 3.25% 6.37%
Students entering employment 13% 13.63% 20.03%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 9% 9.75% 4.23%
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Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 21st Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 28th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

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Terms Dates
Autumn Term 30th Aug 2024 - 20th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 27th Jul 2025
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Nottingham Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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