Nethergate Academy

A outstanding academy special converter school in Nottingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Nethergate Academy.

Nottingham, NG118HX Ofsted: Outstanding Age 5-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

100

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
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
28 February 2018
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Swansdowne Drive
Clifton
Nottingham, NG118HX

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137915
Type
Academy special converter
Phase
Special
Address
Swansdowne Drive, Clifton, Nottingham, NG11 8HX
Age range
5-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
104 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
175
Free School Meals
57.7% (101 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (175 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.9%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
36.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
6 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
12
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
175 pupils
5-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"To enable every individual to achieve personal wellbeing and a place of value in society through education and promotion of equality"

All pupils to follow a broad, balanced, enhanced curriculum Each pupil is encouraged to succeed and achieve their full potential whilst learning to establish independent working routines, manage their own behaviour through learning to make appropriate choice and accept responsibility. We all have high expectations of behaviour and learning Mutual respect is evident in the way that staff and pupils relate to each other Everyone has rights and responsibilities We promote positive attitudes to ethnic and cultural diversity The school environment is a safe place-emotional and physical security are prioritised The role of parents as partners in the learning process is recognised and valued Everyone can learn and express their needs and aspirations Achievements are celebrated Learning and teaching are enjoyable for adults and pupils. The academy has a positive impact in the local and wider community

Head Teacher's Message

A welcome message from Principal Tracey Ydlibi emphasising Nethergate as a thriving community with high expectations and focus on independence, safety and well-being, and on partnership with families.

Facilities

Newly built specialist autism provision with 5 classes

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum delivered in cycles (A, B and C) for Primary and KS3 KS4 and 6th Form focus on preparation for adulthood and accreditation pathways 14-19 curriculum follows a five-year cycle Careers programme underpinned by Gatsby Benchmarks and CDI framework Careers framework uses CDI learning areas to plan across pathways

SEND Provision

Nethergate Academy provides high-quality education for children and young people from 5 to 19 with special educational needs, including a newly built autism provision with 5 classes.

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