The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 48.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.9
5.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
52%
10.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
31%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.22
Band 3Source: 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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 140 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 73 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 845
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 24.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Love (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Darlton Drive, Arnold, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 7JZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCoppice Farm Primary School
Primary · 323m away
Arnold Hill Spencer Academy
Secondary · 505m away
Ernehale Junior School
Primary · 659m away
Ernehale Infant School
Primary · 692m away
Arnold View Primary School
Primary · 837m away
Killisick Junior School
Primary · 871m away
Pinewood Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 997m away
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Christ The King Voluntary Academy a selective school?
No. Christ The King Voluntary Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Christ The King Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Christ The King Voluntary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Christ The King Voluntary Academy?
Christ The King Voluntary Academy currently has 845 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Christ The King Voluntary Academy take?
Christ The King Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Christ The King Voluntary Academy?
Christ The King Voluntary Academy is in Nottingham, NG5 7JZ, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Christ The King Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Christ The King Voluntary Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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