Djanogly City Academy is a secondary school in Nottingham, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Djanogly City Academy currently has around 1246 pupils on roll, which is about 166% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 58.7% boys and 41.3% girls. Around 46.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 10.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 31.2%.
The school has a diverse intake, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 26.5%. african pupils make up about 12.1% , followed by white british at 11.8%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 77% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (72%) , including 8% who stay in school sixth forms and 44% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Gregory Boulevard, Nottingham, NG7 6ND |
| Website: | http://www.djanogly.notts.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01159421300 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Nottingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Andrew Smith |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 134253 |
Ofsted inspection date: 03/12/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 750 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1246 |
| Number of Boys: | 732 |
| Number of Girls: | 514 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 31.2% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 26.50% | 330 |
| African | 12.10% | 151 |
| White British | 11.80% | 147 |
| Other White | 8.60% | 107 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 8.30% | 103 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 6.30% | 78 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 5.80% | 72 |
| Indian | 4.30% | 54 |
| Other Asian | 4.30% | 53 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.60% | 32 |
| Other Mixed | 2.20% | 27 |
| Caribbean | 1.90% | 24 |
| Other Black | 1.80% | 22 |
| White and Asian | 1.50% | 19 |
| White and Black African | 1.00% | 13 |
| Chinese | 0.70% | 9 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 746 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3AB | - not rated | 1,526 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 1,674 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 2,679 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School Stanley Road , Off Berridge Road NG7 6GQ | 3out of 4 | 471 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scotholme Primary and Nursery School Fisher Street , Hyson Green NG7 6FJ | 3out of 4 | 629 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scotholme Primary and Nursery School Fisher Street , Hyson Green NG7 6FJ | - not rated | 629 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windley Junior School Forest Road West , NG7 4ES | - not rated | 720 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Beaconsfield Street , Hyson Green NG7 6FL | 3out of 4 | 722 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Djanogly City Academy Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham Road NG7 6ND | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Comprehensive School Gregory Boulevard , NG7 6PA | - not rated | 77 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Trent Academy Pelham Avenue , NG5 1AJ | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham Free School The Courtaulds Building , 290 Haydn Road NG5 1EB | 3out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sandfield Comprehensive School Sandfield Road , Lenton NG7 1QH | - not rated | 1,849 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 2,201 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 2,201 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central College Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 2,201 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 2,256 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 3,245 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Take 1 Learning Centre Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham NG7 6BE | - not rated | 314 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fig Tree Primary School 30 Bentinck Road , Hyson Green NG7 4AF | - not rated | 579 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Centre Fisher Street , Hyson Green NG7 6FJ | - not rated | 611 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Nottingham High School Waverley Mount , NG7 4ED | - not rated | 616 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Denewood Academy Denewood Academy , 113 Forest Road West NG7 4ES | 3out of 4 | 720 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.