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Redhill Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Michael Hardy

corporate_fareREDHILL ACADEMY TRUST

location_onNottingham, NG5 8GX

language Visit Website phone 1159261481

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,583

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Attainment 8

50.6

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GCSE Rank

#14 in Nottinghamshire

#861 of 3,216 nationally

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Redhill Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Nottingham, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Demand is above capacity (1.2×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Redhill Academy is an academy converter in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,577 pupils on roll, of whom 25% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.6, placing the school #14 in Nottinghamshire and #861 of 3,216 nationally. 47.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 23.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 28 A-level subjects. 49.0% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 23.0% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.11 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.2× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.6:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 4 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.3 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

50.6

Grade 5+ E&M

47.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)23.7%

Entering EBacc62.20%

EBacc APS4.65

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc59.70%

EBacc APS4.64

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc51%

EBacc APS4.42

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc46%

EBacc APS4.66

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc58%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.31

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS4.43

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.27

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc32%

EBacc APS4.55

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.11

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

124

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*8.2%

Achieving A*–A23.0%

Achieving A*–B49.0%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate96.0%

A-level subjects offered28

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.01

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

140

Retention rate90.00%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

140

Retention rate92.10%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

167

Retention rate90.4%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

08 May 2024

Inspection Report

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12 March 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-05-08

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2013-03-12

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2009-01-14

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

4.2%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.4%(53 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,577 pupils. During this period, there were 67 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.2%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,577	67	4.2%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,596	68	4.3%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,581	101	6.4%	7.4%	3
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,591	113	7.1%	7.1%	4
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,608	94	5.8%	8.2%	6
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,572	104	6.6%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,583	99	6.3%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,591	15	0.9%	5.9%	5
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,594	43	2.7%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,606	26	1.6%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,610	20	1.2%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,616	63	3.9%	3.6%	2
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,626	19	1.2%	1.0%	2
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,641	81	4.9%	3.9%	3
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,582	1	0.1%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,582	41	2.6%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,587	25	1.6%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,523	28	1.8%	3.1%	2
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,532	27	1.8%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,539	27	1.8%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,519	26	1.7%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,532	30	2.0%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,536	54	3.5%	3.7%	3
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,452	43	3.0%	3.0%	3
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,461	50	3.4%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,465	42	2.9%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 49 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 33 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 31 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 12 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 7 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

73.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

74.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

22.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree29%

agree38%

disagree16%

strongly disagree10%

don't know7%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree21%

agree33%

disagree30%

strongly disagree14%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree28%

agree26%

disagree14%

strongly disagree13%

don't know1%

not applicable16%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes28%

no72%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree24%

agree24%

disagree18%

strongly disagree30%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree54%

agree30%

disagree8%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree36%

agree45%

disagree9%

strongly disagree8%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree29%

agree40%

disagree19%

strongly disagree9%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree43%

agree48%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree47%

agree46%

disagree3%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree32%

agree31%

disagree16%

strongly disagree14%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes70%

no30%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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