Christ The King Voluntary Academy, based in Nottingham, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Christ The King Voluntary Academy currently has around 845 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.1% boys and 49.9% girls. Around 24.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 7.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 22.5%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 47.1%. african pupils make up about 10.8% , followed by other white at 10.7%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 89% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (82%) , including 29% who stay in school sixth forms and 41% progressing to further education , while 5% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Darlton Drive, Nottingham, NG5 7JZ
Website: http://www.christtheking.notts.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01159556262
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Nottinghamshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Joanne Love
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 138810

Map

Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 24/09/2014

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 849
Number of Pupils: 845
Number of Boys: 423
Number of Girls: 422

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 22.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British47.10%398
African10.80%91
Other White10.70%90
Other Mixed5.60%47
Indian4.90%41
Other Black4.00%34
White and Black Caribbean3.90%33
Other Asian3.20%27
Caribbean3.00%25
White and Black African1.70%14
White and Asian1.70%14
Other (any other ethnic group)1.50%13
Irish1.10%9
Chinese0.80%7
Unclassified0.20%2
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Average (0.01)
Of the 140 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 133 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.01
Town average
-0.06
Local authority average
0.03
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
27%
Town average
32%
Local authority average
38%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
46%
Town average
40%
Local authority average
46%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
45.4
Town average
44.4
Local authority average
46.6
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.7
Town average
3.8
Local authority average
4.1
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
89%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Coppice Farm Primary School
Laver Close , Arnold NG5 7LS
3out of 4 353 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Ernehale Junior School
Derwent Crescent , Gedling Road NG5 6TA
3out of 4 720 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Ernehale Junior School
Derwent Crescent , Gedling Road NG5 6TA
- not rated 720 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Ernehale Infant School
Derwent Crescent , Gedling Road NG5 6TA
- not rated 720 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Ernehale Infant School
Derwent Crescent , Gedling Road NG5 6TA
3out of 4 756 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Christ The King School
Darlton Drive , Arnold NG5 7JZ
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Christ The King Voluntary Academy
Darlton Drive , Arnold NG5 7JZ
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Arnold Hill School and Technology College
Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ
- not rated 552 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Arnold Hill Academy
Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ
- not rated 552 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Arnold Hill Spencer Academy
Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ
- not rated 552 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Arnold and Carlton College
Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DR
- not rated 2,178 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Derrymount School
Churchmoor Lane , Arnold NG5 8HN
- not rated 1,852 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Endeavour Academy
Churchmoor Lane , Arnold NG5 8HN
1out of 4 1,889 yd Academy special sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Coteswood House School
19 Thackerays Lane , Woodthorpe NG5 4HT
- not rated 1,898 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Hazel Hurst School Mapperley Ltd
400 Westdale Lane , Mapperley NG3 6DG
- not rated 1,950 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Carlton Digby School
61 Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DS
4out of 4 2,132 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.