The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (127% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.7
7.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
57%
14.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
67%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.08
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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
7%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 138 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 84 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 952
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 20.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr D Philpotts (Head of Academy)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Glebe Lane, Off Cropwell Road, Radcliffe on Trent, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 2FQ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is South Nottinghamshire Academy a selective school?
No. South Nottinghamshire Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is South Nottinghamshire Academy's Ofsted rating?
South Nottinghamshire Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend South Nottinghamshire Academy?
South Nottinghamshire Academy currently has 952 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does South Nottinghamshire Academy take?
South Nottinghamshire Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is South Nottinghamshire Academy?
South Nottinghamshire Academy is in Nottingham, NG12 2FQ, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does South Nottinghamshire Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, South Nottinghamshire Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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