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Quarrydale Academy

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

personMr Tim Paling

corporate_fareQUARRYDALE ACADEMY

location_onSutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 2DU

language Visit Website phone 1623554178

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2025

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Students

1,292

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Attainment 8

36.6

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GCSE Rank

#40 in Nottinghamshire

#2,910 of 3,216 nationally

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

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School Summary

Quarrydale Academy is an academy converter in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of QUARRYDALE ACADEMY. The school has approximately 1,277 pupils on roll, of whom 36% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.6, placing the school #40 in Nottinghamshire and #2,910 of 3,216 nationally. 24.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 6.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 16 A-level subjects. 47.6% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 28.6% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.3 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2025. 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 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.4:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 11.6 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

36.6

Grade 5+ E&M

24.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)6.4%

Entering EBacc55.30%

EBacc APS3.32

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.56

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc46.40%

EBacc APS3.45

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.65

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc58%

EBacc APS3.42

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.45

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc51%

EBacc APS3.96

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc64%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.74

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc63%

EBacc APS3.69

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.58

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc41%

EBacc APS3.73

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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)82%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)77%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships5%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

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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

+0.3

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils do significantly better than expected at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*6.0%

Achieving A*–A28.6%

Achieving A*–B47.6%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate91.4%

A-level subjects offered16

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.07

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate94.30%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

07 May 2025

Inspection Report

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15 November 2022

Inspection Report

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01 March 2017

Inspection Report

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04 June 2013

Inspection Report

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10 August 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2025-05-07

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2022-11-15

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2017-03-01

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-06-04

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2009-05-14

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

14.1%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

7.5%(96 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 1,277 pupils. During this period, there were 180 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 14.1%, 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)	1,277	180	14.1%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,275	117	9.2%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,323	102	7.7%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,321	90	6.8%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,324	110	8.3%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,284	90	7.0%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,292	86	6.7%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,293	94	7.3%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,223	80	6.5%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,230	80	6.5%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,233	84	6.8%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,215	89	7.3%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,213	35	2.9%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,223	62	5.1%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,166	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,166	22	1.9%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,167	40	3.4%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,095	29	2.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,106	35	3.2%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,109	28	2.5%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,079	18	1.7%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,089	57	5.2%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,099	56	5.1%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,050	43	4.1%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,050	24	2.3%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,051	41	3.9%	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.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 68 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 43 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 11 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 6 pupils

Visual Impairment 6 pupils

Physical Disability 6 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 5 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 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.

67.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

72.0%Positive

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

15.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree15%

agree31%

disagree28%

strongly disagree22%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree11%

agree20%

disagree45%

strongly disagree21%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree21%

agree24%

disagree20%

strongly disagree17%

don't know1%

not applicable17%

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

yes21%

no79%

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

strongly agree30%

agree30%

disagree13%

strongly disagree22%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree25%

agree37%

disagree15%

strongly disagree7%

don't know15%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree33%

agree40%

disagree17%

strongly disagree6%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree17%

agree31%

disagree35%

strongly disagree14%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree34%

agree53%

disagree6%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree45%

agree37%

disagree11%

strongly disagree2%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree23%

agree28%

disagree21%

strongly disagree14%

don't know13%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes58%

no42%

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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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