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OpenSecondaryOfsted: GoodURN 137159

The National CofE Academy

Academy converter · Nottingham · NG15 7DB

Ages 11–18 · 1,129 pupils · Nottinghamshire

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Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

45.9

Overall absence

7.1%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-04-18

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+0.04
−20+2
Attainment 845.9
English & maths grade 5+44%
English & maths grade 4+62%
EBacc entry25%

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 absence7.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)17.0%
Unauthorised2.5%
Authorised absence
4.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.4%
Enrolments in measure
1,064

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill95%

1,129 pupils · 1,184 places

Pupils on roll
1,129
Boys / girls
589 / 540
School capacity
1,184
Capacity fill
1,129 / 1,184 (95%)
Free school meals
23.1%
FSM pupils
240
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

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Southwell
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: MINSTER TRUST FOR EDUCATION
Academy trust
MINSTER TRUST FOR EDUCATION
Headteacher
Mr Martin Brailsford

Location

Address
Annesley Road, Hucknall
Postcode
NG15 7DB
Town
Nottingham
County
Nottinghamshire
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
District
Ashfield
Constituency
Sherwood Forest
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, 1,129 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 23.1%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Southwell.

Open schools in Nottingham
309
Secondary schools in Nottingham
42
Academies among open schools in Nottingham
60% (185)
Open schools in NG15
17
Secondary in NG15
2
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 NG15

  • The Holgate Academy

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Nottingham · NG15 6HB · Nottinghamshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att839.1
    • P8-0.8
    • Absence12.7%

    1.0 miles away

  • The Bulwell Academy

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Nottingham · NG6 8AQ · Nottingham

    Ages 11–18

    • Att834.1
    • P8-0.7
    • Absence13.9%

    2.7 miles away

  • Park Vale Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Nottingham · NG5 9AZ · Nottingham

    Ages 11–16

    • Att844.0
    • P8-0.1
    • Absence11.9%

    3.0 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Martin Brailsford
Telephone
01159635667
Website
http://www.nationalacademy.org.uk

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