The short version
Average GCSE results. 87% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.5
1.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
44%
2.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
16%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.27
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
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 269 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
5% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 106 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,397
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 28.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Chris Fisher (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Requires Improvement
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Inadequate
November 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Curriculum and development visit
January 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Location
The Park, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 2AT
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is The Brunts Academy a selective school?
No. The Brunts Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Brunts Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Brunts Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Brunts Academy?
The Brunts Academy currently has 1,397 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Brunts Academy take?
The Brunts Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Brunts Academy?
The Brunts Academy is in Mansfield, NG18 2AT, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Brunts Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The Brunts Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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