© OpenStreetMap · © CARTO
ACADEMY CONVERTER · SECONDARY · MIXED
Quarrydale Academy
Ages 11–181,277 pupilsFaithNone
Quarrydale Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Sutton-in-Ashfield, within the Nottinghamshire local authority. The school has around 1,277 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 38.3 and 32% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Sutton-in-Ashfield can view Quarrydale Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesRequires Improvement
Personal developmentRequires Improvement
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points1 strengths · 5 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Value added
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 836.6
England avg 45.1 · was 38.4 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.6
Grade 5+ English & maths24%
England avg 45% · was 33% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths51%
England avg 65% · was 53% in 2023/24
EBacc entry55%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.32
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelAbove average
A-level grade (point score)C+
APS per entry 34.2
A-level grade (best 3)C+
APS best 3: 33.3
AAB or better33%
Retention91%
Value added+0.30
Above average · 95% CI 0.1 to 0.5
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake38.2%
Free school meals38.2%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language5.8%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled82%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.2%
Attendance91.2%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.6
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence23.9%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Sutton-in-Ashfield
All schools in Sutton-in-Ashfield →Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery SchoolInadequate · 0.5 miPriestsic Primary and Nursery SchoolGood · 0.6 miSt Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery SchoolGood · 0.6 miSkegby Junior AcademyGood · 0.8 miHealdswood Infants' and Nursery SchoolGood · 0.7 miSutton Community AcademyGood · 0.9 mi
See the full area report for NG17 2DU →