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OpenSecondaryOfsted: GoodURN 140984

Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology

Free schools · Nottingham · NG7 2PL

Ages 11–19 · 928 pupils · Nottingham

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Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

45.9

Overall absence

7.5%

Admissions demand

1.44 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2022-09-28

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

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

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.16
−20+2
Attainment 845.9
English & maths grade 5+53%
English & maths grade 4+71%
EBacc entry43%

EBacc APS: 4.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence7.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)20.4%
Unauthorised3.6%
Authorised absence
3.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.4%
Enrolments in measure
643

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

1.44 · Competitive

1st preferences

169

Places offered

120

1st-preference offers

104

Total preferences (any rank)
482
Preferred offers (top 3)
120
Applications from outside LA
61
Offers to outside-LA applicants
11

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 fill99%

928 pupils · 935 places

Pupils on roll
928
Boys / girls
547 / 381
School capacity
935
Capacity fill
928 / 935 (99%)
Free school meals
35.1%
FSM pupils
214
Gender
Mixed
School type
Free schools

Age range

Ages 11–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: NOVA EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
NOVA EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Nova Education Trust
Headteacher
Mr David Thompson

Location

Address
93 Abbey Street, Dunkirk
Postcode
NG7 2PL
Town
Nottingham
County
Nottinghamshire
Local authority
Nottingham
District
Nottingham
Constituency
Nottingham South
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 free schools (secondary), Ages 11–19, in Nottingham, Nottingham, 928 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form. Free school meals: 35.1%.

Open schools in Nottingham
309
Secondary schools in Nottingham
42
Academies among open schools in Nottingham
60% (185)
Open schools in NG7
20
Secondary in NG7
2
Open schools in Nottingham LA
120
Secondary in Nottingham LA
18

Nearby secondary schools

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

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr David Thompson
Telephone
01158592040
Website
www.nuast.org

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