The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.3
2.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
0.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
39%
Source: 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
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 127 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 56 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 693
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- THE PRIORY FEDERATION OF ACADEMIES
- Head
- Mr Levon Newton
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
October 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Barkestone Lane, Bottesford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG13 0AX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is The Priory Belvoir Academy a selective school?
No. The Priory Belvoir Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Priory Belvoir Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Priory Belvoir Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Priory Belvoir Academy?
The Priory Belvoir Academy currently has 693 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Priory Belvoir Academy take?
The Priory Belvoir Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Priory Belvoir Academy?
The Priory Belvoir Academy is in Nottingham, NG13 0AX, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Priory Belvoir Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Priory Belvoir Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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