Nottingham Girls' Academy

A outstanding academy sponsor led school in Nottingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Nottingham Girls' Academy.

Nottingham, NG83LD Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-19 Girls intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
59.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.22
English & Maths grade 4+ %
61.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 73.2%
Continue in education or training
67.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 73.0%
Sustained employment
37.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 16.0%
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
7 November 2023
Previous grade
Good
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
Robin's Wood Road
Nottingham, NG83LD
Phone
1157483410
Website
nottinghamgirlsacademy.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137184
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Robin's Wood Road, Nottingham, NG8 3LD
Website
http://www.nottinghamgirlsacademy.org/
Age range
11-19
Gender
Girls
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
900 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
888
Free School Meals
38.1% (338 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.9% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
48.7
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.2
English Attainment 8:
10.7
Maths Attainment 8:
9.6
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.2
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.2
Ebacc English:
94.3%
Ebacc Entry:
40.8%
Ebacc Humanities:
89.2%
Ebacc Languages:
67.5%
Ebacc Maths:
96.8%
Ebacc Sciences:
94.3%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.22
Progress 8 Range:
-0.01 to 0.44
University Progression:
66.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
73.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
16.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
5.0%
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
66%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
44 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
5.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
40.8 (+21.4 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
73.2 (+21.2 vs average)
Education Continuation:
73.0 (+16.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
48.7 (+9.2 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.22 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
50 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
99
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
888 pupils
11-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Business Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3)
★★ ★★★
(10 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(12 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(7 students)
Health Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3)
★★ ★★★
(10 students)
Social Science (VRQ Level 3)
★ ★★★★
(17 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Potential Excellence Inclusivity Togetherness

Head Teacher's Message

Executive Principal D Tungate provides welcome and outlines NGA’s mission to fulfil everyone’s learning potential within a kind, nurturing and inclusive environment.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Inclusion clubs (lunchtime) for students with SEND Homework clubs (SEND team)

Facilities

Purpose-built science laboratories Computer suites Technology rooms Dance studio Sports areas 350-seat dining hall (opened September 2021) NGA Sixth Form building

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum with GCSEs and vocational qualifications Curriculum aims to develop cultural capital and enrichment opportunities Extensive extra-curricular programme and activities

SEND Provision

SEND Information Report (Updated November 2024) describes provision for pupils with SEND across four areas: Communication and Interaction (including Speech and Language support and visual/supported learning strategies), Cognition and Learning (including reading/spelling interventions and curriculum adjustments), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) support with Zones of Regulation and counselling options, and Sensory/Physical needs (including access arrangements, equipment, and transitions). The school works with Nottingham City Inclusive Education Service and Educational Psychology Service, provides 1-1 and small-group interventions, Language for Thinking, Reading/Spelling/Numeracy supports, Zones of Regulation, and Bridge/ELSA-type supports, and offers transition and home-school communication approaches. It also notes that pupils may have a pupil passport (Profile) and access to adaptive resources and environmental adjustments.

Admissions Criteria

Year 7 entry in September 2026 for pupils within the Nottingham City Council boundary; admissions coordinated by NCC; closing date 31 October 2025; Published Admission Numbers: Year 7 – 172; post-16 – 150; two main stages (Secondary Year 7 and Post-16); appeals timetable and process; in-year admissions as applicable.

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