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The Brunts Academy

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

personMiss Rachel Sutcliffe

corporate_fareGREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onMansfield, NG18 2AT

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,473

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Attainment 8

45.5

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GCSE Rank

#25 in Nottinghamshire

#1,641 of 3,216 nationally

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The Brunts Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Mansfield, serving ages 11-18. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

The Brunts Academy is an academy converter in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, 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 1,397 pupils on roll, of whom 29% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.5, placing the school #25 in Nottinghamshire and #1,641 of 3,216 nationally. 43.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 16.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 17 A-level subjects. 41.9% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 14.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.27 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement, personal development Requires improvement, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

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

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.1:1. There are 2 teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 9.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

45.5

Grade 5+ E&M

43.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)16.0%

Entering EBacc16.30%

EBacc APS3.78

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.41

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14.10%

EBacc APS3.39

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.51

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc43%

EBacc APS3.48

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.33

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc47%

EBacc APS3.9

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc20%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc59%

EBacc APS4.06

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc53%

EBacc APS4.1

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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

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

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

Apprenticeships6%

Employment5%

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

+0.27

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*2.0%

Achieving A*–A14.2%

Achieving A*–B41.9%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate93.8%

A-level subjects offered17

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.17

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate90.50%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate97.40%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate95.9%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

19 September 2023

Inspection Report

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23 November 2022

Inspection Report

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22 March 2017

Inspection Report

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25 April 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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31 January 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2023-09-19

Schools into Special Measures Visit 1 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2022-11-23

S5 Inspection EIF

Inadequate

Education

Inadequate

Behaviour

Inadequate

Development

Inadequate

Leadership

Inadequate

2017-03-22

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-04-25

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2009-09-16

None EIF

Requires improvement

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

10.8%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.9%(55 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

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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 1,397 pupils. During this period, there were 151 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 10.8%, which is above 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)	1,397	151	10.8%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,394	115	8.2%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,468	178	12.1%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,464	218	14.9%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,466	294	20.1%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,462	188	12.9%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,473	102	6.9%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,479	76	5.1%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,462	9	0.6%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,471	3	0.2%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,481	0	0.0%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,472	0	0.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,480	0	0.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,474	3	0.2%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,451	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,451	1	0.1%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,469	2	0.1%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,479	0	0.0%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,491	3	0.2%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,496	7	0.5%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,478	1	0.1%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,486	1	0.1%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,492	5	0.3%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,502	18	1.2%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,522	36	2.4%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,530	27	1.8%	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 110 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 54 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 47 pupils

Physical Disability 4 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.

74.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

89.0%Positive

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

26.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree16%

agree52%

disagree32%

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

strongly agree11%

agree46%

disagree37%

strongly disagree6%

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

strongly agree18%

agree52%

disagree22%

strongly disagree4%

not applicable4%

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

yes14%

no86%

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

strongly agree20%

agree60%

disagree20%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree12%

agree61%

disagree22%

strongly disagree5%

don't know1%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree18%

agree69%

disagree13%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree8%

agree63%

disagree27%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree10%

agree51%

disagree32%

strongly disagree6%

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

strongly agree19%

agree59%

disagree18%

strongly disagree4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree18%

agree59%

disagree19%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes69%

no31%

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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.

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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