Redhill Academy

A outstanding academy converter school in Nottinghamshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Redhill Academy.

Nottingham, NG58GX Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
58.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.17
English & Maths grade 4+ %
58.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 67.6%
Continue in education or training
47.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 54.0%
Sustained employment
47.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 22.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
8 May 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Redhill Road
Arnold
Nottingham, NG58GX
Phone
1159261481
Website
theredhillacademy.org.uk/

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136361
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Redhill Road, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 8GX
Website
http://www.theredhillacademy.org.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1,348 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,591
Free School Meals
22.6% (360 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.1% (18 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
54.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
22.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
10.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
13.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
52%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
176 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
10.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
43.1 (+23.7 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
67.6 (+15.6 vs average)
Attainment 8:
50.0 (+10.5 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.17 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
100 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
199
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,591 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Sports Studies (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★★★★★
(6 students)
Physical Education/Sports Studies (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(9 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(41 students)
Health Studies (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★★★ ★★
(8 students)
Business Studies:Single (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(18 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

High expectations for all students Equality and diversity Celebrating academic achievement Widen experiences Outstanding teaching Teamwork Honesty Transparency Industry

Head Teacher's Message

Redhill was the first secondary school in Nottinghamshire to be awarded an “outstanding” Ofsted rating for the quality of its teaching (May 2024), a distinction the academy has been awarded for a third time in succession. The headteacher emphasises nurturing talent with inspiring teachers, engaging lessons, high aspirations, and a diverse, values‑driven community where students are encouraged to take an active role in their education.

Facilities

Post 16 Centre 6th Form block J Block Biomass boilers Solar panels LED lighting across the site Double-glazed windows SIPs panels (in new builds)

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are allocated in the following priority order: Looked After Children or Previously Looked After; up to 10% of places for applicants who can show an aptitude for Performing Arts (based on workshop scores); children who have a sibling at the school and live in the catchment area; other children who live in the catchment area; children who have a sibling at the school but do not live in the catchment area; children outside the catchment area who on 31 October preceding admission attend The Redhill Academy Family of Schools; other children who live outside the catchment area. If applications exceed places, a waiting list is used in which priority is given based on the above criteria.

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