Located in Nottingham, Nottingham Girls' Academy is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a girls 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.

Nottingham Girls' Academy currently has around 909 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and 100% girls. Around 39.6% 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 6.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 33.9%. white british pupils make up about 13.5%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 87% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (79%) , including 39% who stay in school sixth forms and 28% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Robin's Wood Road, Nottingham, NG8 3LD
Website: http://www.nottinghamgirlsacademy.org/
Telephone: 01157483410
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Nottingham
Headteacher / Principal: David Tungate
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 137184

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 07/11/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 19
Gender: Girls
School Capacity: 900
Number of Pupils: 909
Number of Boys: 0
Number of Girls: 909

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 17% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Pakistani33.90%308
White British13.50%123
Other (any other ethnic group)8.70%79
Other Mixed8.10%74
African8.10%74
Unclassified6.30%57
Other White4.30%39
White and Asian3.60%33
White and Black Caribbean3.50%32
Indian3.30%30
Caribbean2.00%18
White and Black African1.90%17
Bangladeshi0.80%7
Other Asian0.80%7
Chinese0.60%5
Other Black0.60%5
Gypsy/Roma0.10%1
Irish0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Average (0.03)
Of the 147 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 135 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.03
Town average
-0.06
Local authority average
0.07
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
59%
Town average
32%
Local authority average
30%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
39%
Town average
40%
Local authority average
48%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
45.1
Town average
44.4
Local authority average
48.8
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
4.1
Town average
3.8
Local authority average
4.2
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
87%

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 1,859 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 2,116 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Arboretum Nursery School
Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA
- not rated 3,228 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Kingsbury Drive , Aspley NG8 3EP
4out of 4 793 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Kingsbury Drive , Aspley NG8 3EP
- not rated 793 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Ambleside Primary School
Minver Crescent , Aspley NG8 5PN
- not rated 958 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ambleside Primary School
Minver Crescent , Aspley NG8 5PN
- not rated 958 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Ambleside Infant and Nursery School
Minver Crescent , Aspley NG8 5PN
- not rated 958 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Manning Comprehensive School
Robins Wood Road , Aspley NG8 3LD
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Nottingham Girls' Academy
Robin's Wood Road , NG8 3LD
4out of 4 0 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Girls More About School
The Trinity Catholic School
Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ
- not rated 612 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy
Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ
3out of 4 612 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Nottingham Bluecoat School and Technology College
Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY
- not rated 614 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable 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 2,129 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bilborough College
Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ
- not rated 2,427 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School
Bilborough College
College Way , NG8 4DQ
- not rated 2,478 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Aspley Wood School
Robins Wood Road , Aspley NG8 3LD
- not rated 123 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woodlands Academy
Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ
- not rated 351 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Woodlands School
Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ
- not rated 351 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Oak Field School
Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 3HW
4out of 4 953 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Shepherd School
Harvey Road , Off Beechdale Road NG8 3BB
- not rated 999 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.