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The Kimberley School

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The Kimberley School

Newdigate Street, Kimberley, Nottingham, NG16 2NJ

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

Ofsted
Good
Sept 2017

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

Academic picture

50.9school · 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
50.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
26.0%
Basics 9-5
50.0%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

50.9

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2348.946.4
2023/2448.346.4
2024/2550.946.0

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

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.230.00
2023/24+0.070.00
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
24.3%
EBacc APS
4.41
EBacc 9-5
15.2%
EBacc 9-4
21.3%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
34.50
A*-A Grades
25.1%
A*-B Grades
48.9%
AAB+ %
25.0%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 100 students entered

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About The Kimberley School

The Kimberley School is a secondary school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.9. The school has around 1,384 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Newdigate Street, Nottingham, NG16 2NJ | More schools in Nottinghamshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Kimberley School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Sept 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Kimberley School

What is The Kimberley School's Ofsted rating?
The Kimberley School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.
What are The Kimberley School's latest exam results?
The Kimberley School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.9. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is The Kimberley School located?
The Kimberley School is a secondary school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire (NG16 2NJ).
How many pupils attend The Kimberley School?
The Kimberley School has around 1,384 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Kimberley School with other schools?
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