The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.7
3.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
1.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
60%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.41
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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 147 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
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 79 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 909
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 39.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- Trust
- GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- David Tungate (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Robin's Wood Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 3LD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAspley Wood School
Special school · Very close
Woodlands School
Special school · 321m away
Woodlands Academy
Academy · 321m away
The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 561m away
The Nottingham Bluecoat School and Technology College
Secondary · 562m away
Bluecoat Aspley Academy
Secondary · 562m away
Bluecoat Beechdale Academy
Secondary · 752m away
Oak Field School
Special school · 872m away
Questions parents ask
Is Nottingham Girls' Academy a selective school?
No. Nottingham Girls' Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Nottingham Girls' Academy's Ofsted rating?
Nottingham Girls' Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Nottingham Girls' Academy?
Nottingham Girls' Academy currently has 909 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Nottingham Girls' Academy take?
Nottingham Girls' Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Nottingham Girls' Academy?
Nottingham Girls' Academy is in Nottingham, NG8 3LD, in the Nottingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Nottingham Girls' Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Nottingham Girls' Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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