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Christ The King Voluntary Academy

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

personMrs Joanne Love

corporate_fareOUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST

location_onNottingham, NG5 7JZ

language Visit Website phone 1159556262

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

850

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Attainment 8

48.9

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GCSE Rank

#19 in Nottinghamshire

#1,091 of 3,216 nationally

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Christ The King Voluntary Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Nottingham, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Christ The King Voluntary Academy is an academy converter in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 845 pupils on roll, of whom 26% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.9, placing the school #19 in Nottinghamshire and #1,091 of 3,216 nationally. 52.20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 24.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 16 A-level subjects. 28.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 11.3% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.23 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

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

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

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 20.5:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 2.5 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

48.9

Grade 5+ E&M

52.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)24.6%

Entering EBacc31.20%

EBacc APS4.13

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27.30%

EBacc APS3.99

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27%

EBacc APS3.70

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc25%

EBacc APS4.16

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc24%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc54%

EBacc APS3.84

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.39

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc48%

EBacc APS3.7

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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

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

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

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

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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

-0.23

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*–A11.3%

Achieving A*–B28.2%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate93.5%

A-level subjects offered16

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.02

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate91.30%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate85.70%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

10 May 2023

Inspection Report

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13 March 2018

Inspection Report

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24 September 2014

Inspection Report

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02 October 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2018-03-13

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-09-24

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2010-09-22

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

2.8%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.2%(19 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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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 845 pupils. During this period, there were 24 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.8%, 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)	845	24	2.8%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	840	18	2.1%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	848	21	2.5%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	850	13	1.5%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	859	20	2.3%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	850	33	3.9%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	850	31	3.6%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	852	19	2.2%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	819	10	1.2%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	815	24	2.9%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	813	19	2.3%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	817	12	1.5%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	816	5	0.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	823	19	2.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	825	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	825	8	1.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	826	6	0.7%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	809	1	0.1%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	814	7	0.9%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	821	7	0.9%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	821	4	0.5%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	822	6	0.7%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	824	10	1.2%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	858	7	0.8%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	861	9	1.0%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	865	5	0.6%	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 40 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 30 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 10 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 6 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 4 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 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.

70.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

78.0%Positive

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

22.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree27%

agree48%

disagree12%

strongly disagree10%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree21%

agree39%

disagree28%

strongly disagree8%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree34%

agree21%

disagree14%

strongly disagree16%

don't know1%

not applicable15%

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

yes23%

no77%

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

strongly agree13%

agree37%

disagree21%

strongly disagree24%

dont know5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree28%

agree38%

disagree14%

strongly disagree12%

don't know8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree29%

agree42%

disagree15%

strongly disagree10%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree27%

agree45%

disagree15%

strongly disagree10%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree31%

agree52%

disagree9%

strongly disagree3%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree31%

agree46%

disagree8%

strongly disagree8%

don't know7%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree27%

agree34%

disagree17%

strongly disagree13%

don't know10%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes66%

no34%

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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

Faith Priority (Roman Catholic)

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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