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Colonel Frank Seely Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted
personMr J Gale
corporate_fareREDHILL ACADEMY TRUST
location_onNottingham, NG14 6JZ
language Visit Website phone 1159652495
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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

785

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Attainment 8

47.9

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GCSE Rank

#20 in Nottinghamshire

#1,228 of 3,216 nationally

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Colonel Frank Seely Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Nottingham, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Colonel Frank Seely Academy is an academy sponsor led in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 859 pupils on roll, of whom 24% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.9, placing the school #20 in Nottinghamshire and #1,228 of 3,216 nationally. 44.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 16.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 18 A-level subjects. 38.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 17.1% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.23 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

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.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 19.5:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 4.9 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

47.9

Grade 5+ E&M

44.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)16.9%
Entering EBacc56.90%
EBacc APS4.46
2024
Progress 8 Score

0.14

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

46

Grade 5+ E&M

-%

Entering EBacc53.60%
EBacc APS4.24
2023
Progress 8 Score

0.02

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

45.0

Grade 5+ E&M

-%

Entering EBacc48%
EBacc APS4.03
2022
Progress 8 Score

-0.24

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

47.2

Grade 5+ E&M

-%

Entering EBacc35%
EBacc APS4.18
2021
Progress 8 Score

-

Attainment 8

-

Grade 5+ E&M

-%

Entering EBacc54%
EBacc APS-
2019
Progress 8 Score

-0.35

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

44.7

Grade 5+ E&M

-%

Entering EBacc37%
EBacc APS3.94
2018
Progress 8 Score

-

Attainment 8

-

Grade 5+ E&M

-%

Entering EBacc-%
EBacc APS-
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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

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%
Apprenticeships6%
Employment2%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%
2024
Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%
Apprenticeships7%
Employment6%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%
2023
Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%
Apprenticeships6%
Employment6%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%
2022
Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%
Apprenticeships5%
Employment4%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%
2021
Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76%
Apprenticeships6%
Employment7%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%
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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.

Students

51

Grade Breakdown
Achieving A*0.8%
Achieving A*–A17.1%
Achieving A*–B38.2%
VA Banding Below average
Retention rate86.3%
A-level subjects offered18
2024
A-Level Value Added

-0.27

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

46

Retention rate76.10%
2023
Avg Grade

C

Students

43

Retention rate93.00%
2022
Avg Grade

C+

Students

43

Retention rate93.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations
Academy First Section 5 EIF
Good
Education
Good
Behaviour
Good
Development
Good
Leadership
Good
S5 Inspection EIF
Good
Education
No Judgement
Behaviour
No Judgement
Development
No Judgement
Leadership
Good
None EIF
Requires improvement
Education
No Judgement
Behaviour
No Judgement
Development
No Judgement
Leadership
Requires improvement

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