Quarrydale Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Address | Stoneyford Road, NG17 2DU |
| School Website | www.quarrydale.notts.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1623554178 |
| URN | 137857 |
School Census
| Total | 1292 |
| Girls/Boys | 675/617 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 52.2%/47.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 376 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 10.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 15/11/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 15/11/2022 | Requires improvement |
| 04/06/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 15/11/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 04/06/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 32.70% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 43.60% |
| Entering EBacc | 46.40% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.45 |
| Progress 8 | -0.56 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 38 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 29% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 38% |
| Entering EBacc | 58% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.41 |
| Progress 8 | -0.65 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 55% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.96 |
| Progress 8 | -0.45 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 369 |
| As first preference | 187 |
| As second preference | 92 |
| As third preference | 79 |
| Total Offers Made | 204 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 187 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 437 |
| As first preference | 245 |
| As second preference | 102 |
| As third preference | 71 |
| Total Offers Made | 240 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 228 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 435 |
| As first preference | 259 |
| As second preference | 103 |
| As third preference | 57 |
| Total Offers Made | 240 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 233 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 419 |
| As first preference | 265 |
| As second preference | 83 |
| As third preference | 56 |
| Total Offers Made | 240 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 238 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.22% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 373 |
| As first preference | 245 |
| As second preference | 75 |
| As third preference | 40 |
| Total Offers Made | 210 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 201 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 332 |
| As first preference | 215 |
| As second preference | 64 |
| As third preference | 40 |
| Total Offers Made | 179 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 177 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 312 |
| As first preference | 211 |
| As second preference | 58 |
| As third preference | 37 |
| Total Offers Made | 180 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 180 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.19% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 331 |
| As first preference | 210 |
| As second preference | 77 |
| As third preference | 35 |
| Total Offers Made | 180 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 176 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.23% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 339 |
| As first preference | 220 |
| As second preference | 66 |
| As third preference | 42 |
| Total Offers Made | 180 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 179 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.16% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 324 |
| As first preference | 210 |
| As second preference | 60 |
| As third preference | 39 |
| Total Offers Made | 181 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 181 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 305 |
| As first preference | 189 |
| As second preference | 60 |
| As third preference | 42 |
| Total Offers Made | 180 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 180 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 28% |
| strongly disagree | 22% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 53% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 45% |
| strongly disagree | 21% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 17% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 21% |
| no | 79% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 22% |
| dont know | 4% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 15% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 35% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 4% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 13% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 58% |
| no | 42% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 86.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 85.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School
(0.45 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Inadequate
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Westbourne View, , NG17 2HT
Priestsic Primary and Nursery School
(0.62 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Park Street, , NG17 4BB