The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 82% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 36.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- 36% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
36.6
7.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
24%
17.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
55%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.30
Band 2Source: 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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 203 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 113 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,277
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 35.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- QUARRYDALE ACADEMY
- Head
- Mr Tim Paling (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Stoneyford Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 2DU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBrierley Forest Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 797m away
Priestsic Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 935m away
St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 983m away
Forest Glade Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Healdswood Infants' and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
Dalestorth Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Sutton Community Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Quarrydale Academy a selective school?
No. Quarrydale Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Quarrydale Academy's Ofsted rating?
Quarrydale Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Quarrydale Academy?
Quarrydale Academy currently has 1,277 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Quarrydale Academy take?
Quarrydale Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Quarrydale Academy?
Quarrydale Academy is in Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 2DU, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Quarrydale Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Quarrydale Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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