The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.5 vs national 43.8)
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.5
6.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
56%
13.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
14%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.02
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
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 213 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
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 93 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,229
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 29.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- THE TWO COUNTIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Derek Hobbs (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Derby Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG10 4WT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHarrington Junior School
Primary · Very close
English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy
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Brackenfield Special School
Special school · Very close
Trent College
Independent · 412m away
OneSchool Global Uk Nottingham Campus
Independent · 670m away
Westbrook Special School
Special school · 1.3km away
Stanton Vale School
Special school · 1.3km away
The Long Eaton School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Wilsthorpe School a selective school?
No. Wilsthorpe School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Wilsthorpe School?
Wilsthorpe School currently has 1,229 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wilsthorpe School take?
Wilsthorpe School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Wilsthorpe School?
Wilsthorpe School is in Nottingham, NG10 4WT, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wilsthorpe School have a sixth form?
Yes, Wilsthorpe School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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