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Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology

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

personMr David Thompson (Acting)

corporate_fareNOVA EDUCATION TRUST

location_onNottingham, NG7 2PL

language Visit Website phone 1158592040

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

917

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Attainment 8

51.1

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GCSE Rank

#4 in Nottingham

#804 of 3,216 nationally

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Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology is a Free schools secondary school in Nottingham, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.4×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology is a free schools in Nottingham, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of NOVA EDUCATION TRUST. The school has approximately 913 pupils on roll, of whom 41% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.1, placing the school #4 in Nottingham and #804 of 3,216 nationally. 52.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 23.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 21 A-level subjects. 60.5% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 36.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.03 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.4× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 19.4:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.8 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

51.1

Grade 5+ E&M

52.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)23.1%

Entering EBacc27.00%

EBacc APS4.42

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.16

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc43.20%

EBacc APS3.98

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS4.11

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc5%

EBacc APS4.01

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc2%

EBacc APS4.23

2018

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc3%

EBacc APS3.81

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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

94%

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

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

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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

+0.03

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

137

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*11.5%

Achieving A*–A36.2%

Achieving A*–B60.5%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate96.4%

A-level subjects offered21

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.05

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

128

Retention rate90.60%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

130

Retention rate99.20%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

124

Retention rate95.2%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

28 September 2022

Inspection Report

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13 June 2017

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2022-09-28

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-06-13

S5 Inspection 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

3.8%per term

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.7%(25 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 913 pupils. During this period, there were 35 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.8%, 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)	913	35	3.8%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	917	34	3.7%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	910	37	4.1%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	906	49	5.4%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	906	44	4.9%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	919	46	5.0%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	917	57	6.2%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	916	40	4.4%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	942	64	6.8%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	946	37	3.9%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	950	119	12.5%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	896	71	7.9%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	901	11	1.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	893	84	9.4%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	728	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	728	85	11.7%	3.2%	8
2019/20 (Autumn term)	737	68	9.2%	4.2%	4
2018/19 (Summer term)	541	40	7.4%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	547	50	9.1%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	548	36	6.6%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	290	11	3.8%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	295	15	5.1%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	301	42	14.0%	3.7%	3
2016/17 (Summer term)	227	0	0.0%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	231	7	3.0%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	235	0	0.0%	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 36 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 15 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 11 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 10 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 9 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 8 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 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.

75.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

83.0%Positive

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

17.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree40%

agree42%

disagree9%

strongly disagree6%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree25%

agree43%

disagree21%

strongly disagree8%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree25%

agree17%

disagree21%

strongly disagree9%

don't know2%

not applicable26%

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 agree36%

disagree27%

strongly disagree36%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree49%

agree32%

disagree8%

strongly disagree8%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree53%

agree23%

disagree17%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree36%

agree40%

disagree13%

strongly disagree8%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree49%

agree38%

disagree11%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree26%

agree58%

disagree6%

strongly disagree6%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree25%

agree43%

disagree19%

strongly disagree8%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes74%

no26%

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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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