The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.5
7.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
55%
12.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
65%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.14
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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 112 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 673
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 25.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- Trust
- NOVA EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Dr Jo Simpson (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
The Courtaulds Building, 290 Haydn Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 1EB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFUEL
Independent · Very close
Carrington Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 669m away
Djanogly Northgate Academy
Primary · 916m away
Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
Bluecoat Trent Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Scotholme Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.4km away
Jamia Al-Hudaa Residential College
Independent · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Nottingham Free School's Ofsted rating?
Nottingham Free School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Nottingham Free School?
Nottingham Free School currently has 673 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Nottingham Free School take?
Nottingham Free School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Nottingham Free School?
Nottingham Free School is in Nottingham, NG5 1EB, in the Nottingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Nottingham Free School have a sixth form?
Yes, Nottingham Free School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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