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The Kimberley School

Academy converter · Nottingham · NG16 2NJ

Ages 11–18 · 1,393 pupils · Nottinghamshire

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Attainment 8

48.3

Overall absence

8.1%

Admissions demand

1.19 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2022-11-21

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+0.07
−20+2
Attainment 848.3
English & maths grade 5+56%
English & maths grade 4+73%
EBacc entry26%

EBacc APS: 4.3

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence8.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)23.2%
Unauthorised2.5%
Authorised absence
5.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.7%
Enrolments in measure
1,202

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

1.19 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

280

Places offered

237

1st-preference offers

228

Total preferences (any rank)
471
Preferred offers (top 3)
237
Applications from outside LA
81
Offers to outside-LA applicants
24
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 fill100%

1,393 pupils · 1,392 places

Pupils on roll
1,393
Boys / girls
692 / 701
School capacity
1,392
Capacity fill
1,393 / 1,392 (100%)
Free school meals
22.3%
FSM pupils
268
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: EAST MIDLANDS EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
EAST MIDLANDS EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
East Midlands Education Trust
Headteacher
Mr Andrew Park

Location

Address
Newdigate Street, Kimberley
Postcode
NG16 2NJ
Town
Nottingham
County
Nottinghamshire
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
District
Broxtowe
Constituency
Nottingham North and Kimberley
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, 1,393 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 22.3%.

Open schools in Nottingham
309
Secondary schools in Nottingham
42
Academies among open schools in Nottingham
60% (185)
Open schools in NG16
34
Secondary in NG16
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.

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    • Absence13.9%

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    Ages 11–18

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    • Absence8.4%

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  • Ellis Guilford School

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 11–16

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    • P8-0.4
    • EM5+28%
    • Absence11.0%

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Andrew Park
Telephone
01159387000
Website
http://kimberleyschool.co.uk/

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