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.

School Information

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

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 20/06/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 16
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1350
Number of Pupils: 1247
Number of Boys: 710
Number of Girls: 537

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 11% 4%
Persistent absence: 29.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British41.10%512
African13.90%173
Other White7.50%94
White and Black Caribbean7.50%94
Pakistani5.90%74
Other Mixed5.10%63
Indian4.50%56
Other Asian3.00%37
Other (any other ethnic group)2.60%33
White and Asian2.30%29
Other Black1.70%21
Caribbean1.50%19
White and Black African1.10%14
Unclassified0.80%10
Bangladeshi0.60%7
Gypsy/Roma0.50%6
Chinese0.30%4
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.10%1
Irish0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well below average (-0.59)
Of the 266 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 240 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.59
Town average
-0.06
Local authority average
-0.42
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
18%
Town average
32%
Local authority average
21%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
17%
Town average
40%
Local authority average
24%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
36.5
Town average
44.4
Local authority average
37.3
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.0
Town average
3.8
Local authority average
3.1
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

Nearby Schools

Nursery

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

Primary

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

Secondary

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

16 plus

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

Not applicable

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.