The short version
Average GCSE results. 83% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- 42% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.1
1.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
36%
5.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
6%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.47
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
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 248 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 178 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 2,121
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 42.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- Trust
- GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Co Headteacher Jessie Elbaz Andrew Staszkiewicz (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Greenwood Road, Bakersfield, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG3 7EB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEdale Rise Primary & Nursery School
Primary · 814m away
Parkdale Primary School
Primary · 931m away
Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy
Primary · 1000m away
Colwick St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Hogarth Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.4km away
Sneinton St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Nottingham Academy a selective school?
No. Nottingham Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Nottingham Academy's Ofsted rating?
Nottingham Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Nottingham Academy?
Nottingham Academy currently has 2,121 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Nottingham Academy take?
Nottingham Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 19. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Nottingham Academy?
Nottingham Academy is in Nottingham, NG3 7EB, in the Nottingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Nottingham Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Nottingham Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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