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Quarrydale Academy

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Quarrydale Academy

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

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Requires improvement
May 2025

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

36.5school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

36.5

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2338.246.4
2023/2438.446.4
2024/2536.546.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.650.00
2023/24-0.560.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 56 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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Westbourne School
1.34 km away · Other independent special school
Sutton Community Academy
1.37 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Ashfield Comprehensive School
2.85 km away · Academy converter
Good
All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Academy
3.9 km away · Academy converter
Good
The Beech Academy
3.97 km away · Academy special sponsor led
Good

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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). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 137 responses), 51% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.5. The school has around 1,277 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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 do parents say about Quarrydale Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 137 responses): 51% of parents would recommend Quarrydale Academy.
What are Quarrydale Academy's latest exam results?
Quarrydale Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.5. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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