The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.6
1.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
3.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
33%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.34
Band 4Source: 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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
8%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 238 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 75 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,125
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 21.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- MINSTER TRUST FOR EDUCATION
- Head
- Mr Martin Brailsford (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Curriculum and development visit
February 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Location
Annesley Road, Hucknall, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG15 7DB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHucknall National Church of England Primary School
Primary · 612m away
Hillside Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 684m away
Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Leen Mills Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Annie Holgate Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.4km away
Annie Holgate Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Holgate Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.4km away
Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is The National CofE Academy a selective school?
No. The National CofE Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The National CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?
The National CofE Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The National CofE Academy?
The National CofE Academy currently has 1,125 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The National CofE Academy take?
The National CofE Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The National CofE Academy?
The National CofE Academy is in Nottingham, NG15 7DB, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The National CofE Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The National CofE Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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