The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.2 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.2
0.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
3.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
15%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.54
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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 198 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 113 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,132
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 47.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- Trust
- ARCHWAY LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sandra Stapleton (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Gresham Park Road, West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7YF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 352m away
South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School
Primary · 524m away
The Becket School
Secondary · 601m away
CP Riverside School
Free school · 710m away
Riverside Primary School and Early Years Unit
Primary · 825m away
Victoria Primary School
Primary · 825m away
Greenfields Community School
Primary · 1.0km away
Clayfield House
Secure units · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Nottingham Emmanuel School a selective school?
No. The Nottingham Emmanuel School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend The Nottingham Emmanuel School?
The Nottingham Emmanuel School currently has 1,132 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Nottingham Emmanuel School take?
The Nottingham Emmanuel School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Nottingham Emmanuel School?
The Nottingham Emmanuel School is in West Bridgford, NG2 7YF, in the Nottingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Nottingham Emmanuel School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Nottingham Emmanuel School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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