The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (134% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.3
7.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
59%
17.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
18%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.26
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 120 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 83 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 804
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 25.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- THE WHITE HILLS PARK TRUST LTD
- Head
- Mrs Heidi Gale (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Moor Lane, Bramcote, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 3GA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFoxwood Foundation School and Technology College
Special school · Very close
Foxwood Academy
Academy · Very close
Bramcote Hills Primary School
Primary · Very close
Bramcote CofE Primary School
Primary · 787m away
Wadsworth Fields Primary School
Primary · 895m away
St John's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Albany Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.4km away
Albany Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Bramcote College a selective school?
No. Bramcote College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Bramcote College's Ofsted rating?
Bramcote College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bramcote College?
Bramcote College currently has 804 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bramcote College take?
Bramcote College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Bramcote College?
Bramcote College is in Nottingham, NG9 3GA, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bramcote College have a sixth form?
Yes, Bramcote College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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