Ofsted: Outstanding

Nethergate Academy

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

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corporate_fareGREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onNottingham, NG11 8HX

phone 1159152959

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2018

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Students

166

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Age Range

5-19

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Nethergate Academy is a Academy special converter school in Nottingham, serving ages 5-19. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade.

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School Summary

Nethergate Academy is an academy special converter in Nottingham, admitting pupils aged 5-19. It is part of GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 172 pupils on roll, of whom 60% are eligible for free school meals.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 6.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.5 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

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2024

Progress 8 Score

-1.72

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

0.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.07

2023

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2022

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-1.33

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

3.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.18

2018

Progress 8 Score

-1.54

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

1.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.06

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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

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

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

Apprenticeships-%

Employment-%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 58%

Reading0% LA 69%

Writing0% LA 68%

Maths0% LA 69%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 57%England 61%

Reading0% LA 70% · Eng 74%

Writing0% LA 68% · Eng 72%

Maths0% LA 69% · Eng 73%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 55%England 60%

Reading0% LA 66% · Eng 73%

Writing0% LA 66% · Eng 71%

Maths0% LA 69% · Eng 73%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

-10.6

Read

LA -0.3

-14.9 to -6.2

-9.1

Write

LA 0.5

-13.3 to -4.9

Maths

LA 0.4

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 61%England 65%

Reading0% LA 69% · Eng 73%

Writing0% LA 72% · Eng 78%

Maths0% LA 75% · Eng 79%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

-3.0

Read

LA 0.7

-7.9 to 2.0

-2.8

Write

LA 0.9

-7.4 to 1.7

-4.0

Maths

LA 1.0

-8.3 to 0.3

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 58%

Reading20% LA 68%

Writing20% LA 71%

Maths0% LA 70%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

-3

Read

LA 0.7

-6.9 to 0.9

-0.4

Write

LA 0.9

-4.1 to 3.3

-5.7

Maths

LA 1.1

-9.5 to -1.9

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

27 June 2023

Inspection Report

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28 February 2018

Inspection Report

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13 March 2014

Inspection Report

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10 August 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2018-02-28

S5 Inspection Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2014-03-13

None Legacy

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

2.9%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.9%(5 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 172 pupils. During this period, there were 5 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.9%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	172	5	2.9%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	172	7	4.1%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	171	3	1.8%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	175	5	2.9%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	169	9	5.3%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	167	2	1.2%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	166	6	3.6%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	167	5	3.0%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	158	2	1.3%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	158	5	3.2%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	158	5	3.2%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	141	3	2.1%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	140	2	1.4%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	137	4	2.9%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	129	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	129	3	2.3%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	128	10	7.8%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	124	7	5.6%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	119	1	0.8%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	118	7	5.9%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	107	7	6.5%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	109	6	5.5%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	110	2	1.8%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	111	0	0.0%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	109	0	0.0%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	102	0	0.0%	3.1%

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 107 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 19 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 18 pupils

Physical Disability 8 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 6 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 5 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 4 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 3 pupils

Profound & Multiple Learning 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.

96.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

88.0%Positive

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

16.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree62%

agree38%

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

strongly agree65%

agree31%

disagree4%

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

strongly agree54%

agree15%

not applicable31%

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

yes100%

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

strongly agree69%

agree31%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree62%

agree35%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree58%

agree38%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree69%

agree23%

disagree8%

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

strongly agree62%

agree27%

disagree4%

don't know8%

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

strongly agree54%

agree38%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree58%

agree31%

disagree4%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes100%

Nethergate Academy

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

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

Staffing

Teacher Turnover