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Toot Hill School

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

personDr Chris Eardley

corporate_fareNOVA EDUCATION TRUST

location_onNottingham, NG13 8BL

language Visit Website phone 1949875550

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,898

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Attainment 8

55.9

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GCSE Rank

#4 in Nottinghamshire

#414 of 3,216 nationally

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Toot Hill School is a Academy converter secondary school in Nottingham, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Toot Hill School 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 NOVA EDUCATION TRUST. The school has approximately 1,907 pupils on roll, of whom 16% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.9, placing the school #4 in Nottinghamshire and #414 of 3,216 nationally. 67.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 30.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 28 A-level subjects. 59.4% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 32.0% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.14 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.2 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

55.9

Grade 5+ E&M

67.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)30.5%

Entering EBacc74.20%

EBacc APS5.3

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.4

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

56.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc65.20%

EBacc APS5.32

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.43

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc66%

EBacc APS5.15

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.3

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc53%

EBacc APS5.06

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc57%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.47

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

56.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc52%

EBacc APS5.04

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc46%

EBacc APS4.88

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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

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

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

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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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

+0.14

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

179

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*11.6%

Achieving A*–A32.0%

Achieving A*–B59.4%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate94.4%

A-level subjects offered28

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.06

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

164

Retention rate88.40%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

175

Retention rate97.70%

2022

Avg Grade

B+

Students

188

Retention rate99.5%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

08 November 2022

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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07 December 2011

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2022-11-08

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Good

2011-12-07

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2009-02-09

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

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

3.3%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.9%(37 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,907 pupils. During this period, there were 62 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.3%, 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)	1,907	62	3.3%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,900	61	3.2%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,924	64	3.3%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,930	68	3.5%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,935	70	3.6%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,883	87	4.6%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,898	55	2.9%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,892	42	2.2%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,940	50	2.6%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,932	35	1.8%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,930	49	2.5%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,933	33	1.7%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,925	9	0.5%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,935	64	3.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,931	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,931	45	2.3%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,920	54	2.8%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,960	29	1.5%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,967	21	1.1%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,979	12	0.6%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,973	28	1.4%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,967	22	1.1%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,984	20	1.0%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,942	34	1.8%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,963	14	0.7%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,979	18	0.9%	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 42 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 31 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 29 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 16 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 12 pupils

Hearing Impairment 7 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 7 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 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.

87.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

91.0%Positive

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

20.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree42%

agree43%

disagree9%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree31%

agree41%

disagree18%

strongly disagree5%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree34%

agree29%

disagree9%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

not applicable22%

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

yes20%

no80%

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

strongly agree53%

agree24%

disagree15%

strongly disagree5%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree57%

agree35%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree42%

agree47%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree35%

agree49%

disagree10%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree57%

agree38%

disagree3%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree48%

agree44%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree38%

agree45%

disagree8%

strongly disagree3%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes85%

no15%

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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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