The Nottingham Emmanuel School, based in West Bridgford, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

The Nottingham Emmanuel School currently has around 1132 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.7% boys and 49.3% girls. Around 47.4% 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 8.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27.9%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 37.5%. african pupils make up about 15.5% , followed by pakistani at 11%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 88% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (85%) , including 53% who stay in school sixth forms and 26% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Gresham Park Road, West Bridgford, NG2 7YF
Website: http://www.emmanuel.nottingham.sch.uk
Telephone: 01159775380
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Nottingham
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Sandra Stapleton
Religious character: Church of England
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 139765

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 29/04/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1150
Number of Pupils: 1132
Number of Boys: 574
Number of Girls: 558

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 8.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 27.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British37.50%425
African15.50%176
Pakistani11.00%125
Other White6.30%71
White and Black Caribbean5.00%57
Other Mixed4.80%54
Other Asian4.20%47
Indian2.90%33
Other (any other ethnic group)2.30%26
Chinese1.90%21
Caribbean1.80%20
Bangladeshi1.60%18
White and Black African1.40%16
Unclassified1.40%16
Other Black1.30%15
White and Asian0.60%7
Irish0.40%5
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Below average (-0.32)
Of the 198 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 193 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.32
Local authority average
0.29
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
19%
Local authority average
52%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
32%
Local authority average
55%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
43.7
Local authority average
53.0
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.7
Local authority average
4.7
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
88%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Merrivale Nursery School
Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH
- not rated 2,679 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
King Edward Park Nursery School
Carlton Road , NG3 2AS
- not rated 3,116 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Coronation Avenue , Wilford NG11 7AB
- not rated 385 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Coronation Avenue , Wilford NG11 7AB
3out of 4 385 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School
Main Road , Wilford NG11 7AL
3out of 4 573 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School
Main Road , Wilford NG11 7AL
- not rated 573 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Victoria Primary School
Ainsworth Drive , The Meadows NG2 1FX
- not rated 902 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wilford Meadows Comprehensive School
Coronation Avenue , Wilford NG11 7AD
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Nottingham Emmanuel School
Gresham Park Road , NG2 7YF
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
The Nottingham Emmanuel School
Gresham Park Road , NG2 7YF
- not rated 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Becket School
The Becket Way , Wilford Lane NG2 7QY
3out of 4 656 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Becket School
The Becket Way , Wilford Lane NG2 7QY
- not rated 923 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Castle College Nottingham
Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB
- not rated 2,108 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The People's College, Nottingham
Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB
- not rated 2,108 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Central College Nottingham
Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB
- not rated 2,108 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Nottingham College
Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG
- not rated 2,483 yd Further education Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
CP Riverside School
Riverside Way , NG2 1DP
3out of 4 775 yd Free schools alternative provision No Mixed More About School
Channeling Positivity
Riverside Way , NG2 1DP
- not rated 779 yd Free schools alternative provision No Mixed More About School
The King's Meadows School
51 Green Street , The Meadows NG2 2LA
- not rated 852 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Nottinghamshire Learning Centre
Daybrook Learning Centre, Sherbrook Road , Daybrook NG5 6AT
- not rated 1,167 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Clayfield House
Care of: Nottinghamshire County Council , County Hall NG2 7QP
- not rated 1,234 yd Secure units Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.