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Nottingham Girls' Academy

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

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corporate_fareGREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onNottingham, NG8 3LD

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2023

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Students

876

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Attainment 8

47.7

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GCSE Rank

#7 in Nottingham

#1,265 of 3,216 nationally

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Nottingham Girls' Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Nottingham, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade.

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School Summary

Nottingham Girls' Academy is an academy sponsor led in Nottingham, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 909 pupils on roll, of whom 40% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.7, placing the school #7 in Nottingham and #1,265 of 3,216 nationally. 42.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 17.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 16 A-level subjects. 27.7% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 15.4% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.42 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. 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.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.7× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.8:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.4 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

47.7

Grade 5+ E&M

42.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)17.6%

Entering EBacc59.60%

EBacc APS4.33

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc63.70%

EBacc APS4.49

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc59%

EBacc APS4.11

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.51

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc61%

EBacc APS4.83

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc44%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.4

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc71%

EBacc APS3.99

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.48

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc78%

EBacc APS4.4

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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

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

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

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

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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

-0.42

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*7.7%

Achieving A*–A15.4%

Achieving A*–B27.7%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate93.8%

A-level subjects offered16

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.08

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate86.40%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate88.2%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

07 November 2023

Inspection Report

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07 December 2021

Inspection Report

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03 November 2016

Inspection Report

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13 November 2013

Inspection Report

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12 February 2013

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2023-11-07

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2016-11-03

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-02-12

Academy First Section 5 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2009-02-11

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

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

4.1%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.6%(24 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

3pupils

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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 909 pupils. During this period, there were 37 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.1%, 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)	909	37	4.1%	7.3%	3
2024/25 (Autumn term)	898	25	2.8%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	878	59	6.7%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	888	53	6.0%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	886	72	8.1%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	885	67	7.6%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	876	56	6.4%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	882	63	7.1%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	866	44	5.1%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	867	47	5.4%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	871	38	4.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	831	31	3.7%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	834	19	2.3%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	841	31	3.7%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	814	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	814	13	1.6%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	806	14	1.7%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	750	7	0.9%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	753	12	1.6%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	749	27	3.6%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	730	32	4.4%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	731	15	2.1%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	726	11	1.5%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	696	15	2.2%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	704	16	2.3%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	699	16	2.3%	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.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 27 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 26 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 15 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 15 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 8 pupils

Physical Disability 7 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 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.

94.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

94.0%Positive

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

38.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree56%

agree38%

disagree6%

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

strongly agree38%

agree44%

disagree13%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree63%

agree25%

strongly disagree6%

not applicable6%

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.

strongly agree63%

agree25%

disagree6%

don't know6%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree56%

agree38%

disagree6%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree63%

agree31%

disagree6%

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

strongly agree69%

agree31%

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

strongly agree63%

agree38%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree69%

agree25%

disagree6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes94%

no6%

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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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