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South Nottinghamshire Academy
Goodgraded 24/03/2022Ages 11–18952 pupilsFaithNone
South Nottinghamshire Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Nottingham, within the Nottinghamshire local authority. The school has around 952 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 24/03/2022, South Nottinghamshire Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.2), an average Attainment 8 score of 53.3 and 60% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Nottingham can view South Nottinghamshire Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 24/03/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points1 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 851.7
England avg 45.1 · was 54.0 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths57%
England avg 45% · was 62% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths81%
England avg 65% · was 83% in 2023/24
EBacc entry67%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.76
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelB-
A-level grade (point score)B-
APS per entry 35.5
A-level grade (best 3)B-
APS best 3: 35.6
AAB or better8%
Retention92%
Value added+0.07
Average · 95% CI -0.1 to 0.2
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake19.4%
Free school meals19.4%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language7.9%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled105%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.2%
Attendance92.2%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.8
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence20.7%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Nottingham
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