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The National CofE Academy
Goodgraded 18/04/2023Ages 11–181,125 pupilsFaithChurch of England
The National CofE Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Nottingham, within the Nottinghamshire local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 1,125 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 18/04/2023, The National CofE Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 45.8 and 44% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Nottingham can view The National CofE Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 18/04/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 442.6
Attainment 842.6
England avg 45.1 · was 45.9 in 2023/24
Progress 80
Grade 5+ English & maths38%
England avg 45% · was 44% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths57%
England avg 65% · was 62% in 2023/24
EBacc entry33%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.72
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)C+
APS per entry 33.3
A-level grade (best 3)B-
APS best 3: 35.9
AAB or better14%
Retention98%
Value added-0.34
Below average · 95% CI -0.5 to -0.2
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake22.3%
Free school meals22.3%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language5.8%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled95%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.9%
Attendance92.9%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.2
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence17.0%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Nottingham
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