Ellis Guilford School, based in Nottingham, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. 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.
Ellis Guilford School currently has around 1247 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.9% boys and 43.1% girls. Around 45.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 11%. Persistent absence is recorded at 29.9%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 41.1%. african pupils make up about 13.9%
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.
| Address: | Bar Lane, Nottingham, NG6 0HT |
| Website: | www.ellisguilfordschool.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01159131338 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Nottingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Gemma Johnson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 146539 |
Ofsted inspection date: 20/06/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1350 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1247 |
| Number of Boys: | 710 |
| Number of Girls: | 537 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 11% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 29.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 41.10% | 512 |
| African | 13.90% | 173 |
| Other White | 7.50% | 94 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 7.50% | 94 |
| Pakistani | 5.90% | 74 |
| Other Mixed | 5.10% | 63 |
| Indian | 4.50% | 56 |
| Other Asian | 3.00% | 37 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.60% | 33 |
| White and Asian | 2.30% | 29 |
| Other Black | 1.70% | 21 |
| Caribbean | 1.50% | 19 |
| White and Black African | 1.10% | 14 |
| Unclassified | 0.80% | 10 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.60% | 7 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.50% | 6 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 4 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 2,726 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 | 2,863 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 3,187 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Basford School Percy Street , Old Basford NG6 0GF | 3out of 4 | 364 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Basford Primary and Nursery School Percy Street , Old Basford NG6 0GF | - not rated | 364 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitemoor Primary and Nursery School Bracknell Crescent , Whitemoor Estate NG8 5FF | - not rated | 622 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitemoor Academy (Primary and Nursery) Bracknell Crescent , Whitemoor Estate NG8 5FF | 3out of 4 | 622 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Infant and Nursery School Bulwell Lane , Old Basford NG6 0DA | - not rated | 994 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellis Guilford School Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellis Guilford School Bar Lane , Basford NG6 0HT | - not rated | 14 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Crane School East Gate , Minver Crescent NG8 5PN | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Bluecoat School and Technology College Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY | - not rated | 1,362 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Aspley Academy Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY | 3out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 799 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Pavement Sixth Form College Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT | - not rated | 2,487 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Crescent School Green Academy , Queensberry Street NG6 0DG | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Provision PRU Concord House , Nottingham Road NG7 7FF | - not rated | 1,557 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspley Wood School Robins Wood Road , Aspley NG8 3LD | - not rated | 1,799 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Centre Fisher Street , Hyson Green NG7 6FJ | - not rated | 1,852 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Woodlands Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | - not rated | 1,921 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.