The National CofE Academy

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Nottingham, NG157DB Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
55.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.04
English & Maths grade 4+ %
55.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 62.1%
Continue in education or training
45.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 52.0%
Sustained employment
54.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 26.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
18 April 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Annesley Road
Hucknall
Nottingham, NG157DB
Phone
1159635667
Website
nationalacademy.org.uk

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137159
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Annesley Road, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 7DB
Website
http://www.nationalacademy.org.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
MINSTER TRUST FOR EDUCATION
Capacity
1,184 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Southwell
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,176
Free School Meals
19.8% (233 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.9% (11 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
52.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
26.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
10.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
5.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

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

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
62.1 (+10.1 vs average)
Attainment 8:
45.9 (+6.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
74 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
147
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,176 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Multimedia (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)
Geography (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(8 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(17 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(7 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(10 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Aspiration Respect Compassion Humility Wisdom Service

National Church of England Academy is an Anglican foundation (Church of England) that welcomes students of all faiths and none and places God at the centre of the academy; its ARCH values of Aspiration, Respect, Compassion and Humility are central to its ethos.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from the Head Teacher, Mr M Brailsford. The academy highlights its long heritage (since 1788), broad and balanced curriculum, high expectations, Anglican foundation, focus on transition and community engagement, and a commitment to helping students achieve “life in all its fullness.”

Facilities

superb facilities

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and inspiring range of subjects across Key Stages 3 to 5 Learning Journeys linked to each subject Subjects include Art, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Design Technology, Drama, English, French, Geography, German, History, Hospitality and Catering, ICT, Mathematics, Music, Personal Development, Photography, Physical Education, Physics, Product Design, Psychology, Religious Studies, Science, Sociology Curriculum is rooted in ARCH values with Christian ethos (Jesus as keystone)

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