The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.1
7.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
53%
10.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
27%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.03
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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 118 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% 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, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 19 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 913
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 35.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- Trust
- NOVA EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr David Thompson
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
93 Abbey Street, Dunkirk, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 2PL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDunkirk Primary and Nursery School
Primary · Very close
Edna G. Olds Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
CP Riverside School
Free school · 1.5km away
Riverside Primary School and Early Years Unit
Primary · 1.6km away
Victoria Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Bluecoat Wollaton Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology's Ofsted rating?
Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology?
Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology currently has 913 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology take?
Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology?
Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology is in Nottingham, NG7 2PL, in the Nottingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology have a sixth form?
Yes, Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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