The short version
Average GCSE results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.9
4.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
2.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
57%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.23
Band 4Source: 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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 127 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 68 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 859
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 23.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr J Gale (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Flatts Lane, Calverton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG14 6JZ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Colonel Frank Seely Academy a selective school?
No. Colonel Frank Seely Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Colonel Frank Seely Academy's Ofsted rating?
Colonel Frank Seely Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Colonel Frank Seely Academy?
Colonel Frank Seely Academy currently has 859 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Colonel Frank Seely Academy take?
Colonel Frank Seely Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Colonel Frank Seely Academy?
Colonel Frank Seely Academy is in Nottingham, NG14 6JZ, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Colonel Frank Seely Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Colonel Frank Seely Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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