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Quarrydale Academy

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Quarrydale Academy

Stoneyford Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 2DU

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Pupils
1,277
Ages
11-18
FSM
35.8%
Attainment 8
36.5
Ofsted
Requires improvement
May 2025

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
36.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
7.1%
Basics 9-5
24.1%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
55.3%
EBacc APS
3.31
EBacc 9-5
9.7%
EBacc 9-4
15.6%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
34.17
A*-A Grades
28.6%
A*-B Grades
47.6%
AAB+ %
33.3%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

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About Quarrydale Academy

Quarrydale Academy is a secondary school in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2025 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.5. The school has around 1,277 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Stoneyford Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 2DU | More schools in Nottinghamshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Quarrydale Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2025 — Requires improvement
  2. Nov 2022 — Requires improvement
  3. Jun 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Quarrydale Academy

What is Quarrydale Academy's Ofsted rating?
Quarrydale Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What are Quarrydale Academy's latest exam results?
Quarrydale Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Quarrydale Academy located?
Quarrydale Academy is a secondary school in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire (NG17 2DU).
How many pupils attend Quarrydale Academy?
Quarrydale Academy has around 1,277 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Quarrydale Academy with other schools?
View Quarrydale Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Nottinghamshire.