The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (117% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.6
6.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
48%
5.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
62%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.11
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
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 237 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 135 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,577
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 24.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Michael Hardy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Redhill Road, Arnold, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 8GX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmArnold Mill Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 361m away
Endeavour Academy
Academy · 458m away
Derrymount School
Special school · 526m away
Richard Bonington Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 593m away
Arnbrook Primary School
Primary · 963m away
Arnold View Primary School
Primary · 970m away
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Pinewood Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Redhill Academy a selective school?
No. Redhill Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Redhill Academy's Ofsted rating?
Redhill Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Redhill Academy?
Redhill Academy currently has 1,577 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Redhill Academy take?
Redhill Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Redhill Academy?
Redhill Academy is in Nottingham, NG5 8GX, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Redhill Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Redhill Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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