Redhill Academy is a secondary school in Nottingham, 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 none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Redhill Academy currently has around 1577 pupils on roll, which is about 117% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.4% boys and 51.6% girls. Around 24.1% 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 9.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 25.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (69.6%).
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 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (84%) , including 45% who stay in school sixth forms and 30% progressing to further education , while 8% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Redhill Road, Nottingham, NG5 8GX |
| Website: | http://www.theredhillacademy.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01159261481 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Nottinghamshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Michael Hardy |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 136361 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/05/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1348 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1577 |
| Number of Boys: | 764 |
| Number of Girls: | 813 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 25.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 69.60% | 1098 |
| Other White | 4.90% | 78 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.20% | 66 |
| Indian | 3.40% | 54 |
| African | 3.00% | 47 |
| White and Asian | 2.70% | 43 |
| Other Mixed | 2.70% | 42 |
| Other Asian | 1.70% | 27 |
| Chinese | 1.70% | 27 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.40% | 22 |
| Caribbean | 1.10% | 17 |
| Unclassified | 1.10% | 17 |
| Pakistani | 0.80% | 13 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 11 |
| Other Black | 0.60% | 10 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Mill Primary and Nursery School Cross Street , Arnold NG5 7AX | 3out of 4 | 395 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Mill Primary and Nursery School Cross Street , Arnold NG5 7AX | - not rated | 395 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Bonington Primary and Nursery School Calverton Road , Arnold NG5 8FQ | - not rated | 648 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Bonington Primary and Nursery School Calverton Road , Arnold NG5 8FQ | 3out of 4 | 648 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Mellors Primary Academy Bonington Drive , Arnold NG5 7EX | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redhill School Redhill Road , Arnold NG5 8GX | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill Academy Redhill Road , Arnold NG5 8GX | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill School and Technology College Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | - not rated | 1,656 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | - not rated | 1,656 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill Spencer Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | - not rated | 1,656 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Pavement Sixth Form College Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT | - not rated | 3,097 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavour Academy Churchmoor Lane , Arnold NG5 8HN | 1out of 4 | 500 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derrymount School Churchmoor Lane , Arnold NG5 8HN | - not rated | 575 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Daybrook Learning Centre Sherbrook Road , Daybrook NG5 6AT | - not rated | 1,554 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coteswood House School 19 Thackerays Lane , Woodthorpe NG5 4HT | - not rated | 1,974 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , Bestwood NG5 5SL | - not rated | 2,275 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.