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Ashfield Comprehensive School

Academy converter · Nottingham · NG17 8HP

Ages 11–18 · 2,601 pupils · Nottinghamshire

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Attainment 8

45.4

Overall absence

8.4%

Admissions demand

1.21 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-01-27

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.08
−20+2
Attainment 845.4
English & maths grade 5+43%
English & maths grade 4+65%
EBacc entry48%

EBacc APS: 4.1

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence8.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)20.0%
Unauthorised3.0%
Authorised absence
5.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.6%
Enrolments in measure
2,093

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.21 · Competitive

1st preferences

485

Places offered

402

1st-preference offers

401

Total preferences (any rank)
815
Preferred offers (top 3)
402
Applications from outside LA
18
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill83%

2,601 pupils · 3,146 places

Pupils on roll
2,601
Boys / girls
1,235 / 1,366
School capacity
3,146
Capacity fill
2,601 / 3,146 (83%)
Free school meals
31%
FSM pupils
621
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE TWO COUNTIES TRUST
Academy trust
THE TWO COUNTIES TRUST
Sponsor
The Two Counties Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Jenny Brown

Location

Address
Sutton Road, Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Postcode
NG17 8HP
Town
Nottingham
County
Nottinghamshire
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
District
Ashfield
Constituency
Ashfield
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, 2,601 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 31%.

Open schools in Nottingham
309
Secondary schools in Nottingham
42
Academies among open schools in Nottingham
60% (185)
Open schools in NG17
28
Secondary in NG17
4
Open schools in Nottinghamshire LA
371
Secondary in Nottinghamshire LA
43

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in NottinghamNear NG17

  • Sutton Community Academy

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Sutton-in-Ashfield · NG17 1EE · Nottinghamshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att836.3
    • P8-0.5
    • EM5+23%
    • Absence10.1%

    1.0 miles away

  • Outwood Academy Kirkby

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Nottingham · NG17 7DH · Nottinghamshire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att835.5
    • P8-0.2
    • EM5+36%
    • Absence17.0%

    1.3 miles away

  • Quarrydale Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Sutton-in-Ashfield · NG17 2DU · Nottinghamshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att838.4
    • P8-0.6
    • EM5+33%
    • Absence8.8%

    1.8 miles away

  • Frederick Gent School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Alfreton · DE55 2ER · Derbyshire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att842.2
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+34%
    • Absence8.0%

    2.6 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Jenny Brown
Telephone
01623455000
Website
https://www.ashfield.ttct.co.uk/

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