The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.0
7.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
50%
8.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
24%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.12
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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
78%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
11%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 230 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 111 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,384
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- EAST MIDLANDS EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Andrew Park (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Newdigate Street, Kimberley, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2NJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLarkfields Junior School
Primary · 697m away
Larkfields Infant School
Primary · 762m away
Hollywell Primary School
Primary · 827m away
Kimberley Primary School
Primary · 861m away
Gilthill Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Mornington Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Awsworth Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 2.4km away
Djanogly Strelley Academy
Primary · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Kimberley School a selective school?
No. The Kimberley School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Kimberley School's Ofsted rating?
The Kimberley School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Kimberley School?
The Kimberley School currently has 1,384 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Kimberley School take?
The Kimberley School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Kimberley School?
The Kimberley School is in Nottingham, NG16 2NJ, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Kimberley School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Kimberley School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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