The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2025).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 2.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
2.6
41.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 13–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 32
- Capacity
- 71%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- Head
- Ms Sarah Powell
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Unit 7, Haydn Road, Nottingham, NG5 1DX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNottingham Free School
Secondary · Very close
Carrington Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 581m away
Djanogly Northgate Academy
Primary · 794m away
Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 999m away
Bluecoat Trent Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Scotholme Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.2km away
Djanogly City Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is FUEL's Ofsted rating?
FUEL was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend FUEL?
FUEL currently has 32 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does FUEL take?
FUEL caters for pupils aged 13 to 16.
Where is FUEL?
FUEL is in Nottingham, NG5 1DX, in the Nottingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does FUEL have a sixth form?
No, FUEL does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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