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Nottingham Free School

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Nottingham Free School

The Courtaulds Building, 290 Haydn Road, Nottingham, NG5 1EB

Free schools
Pupils
673
Ages
11-18
FSM
25.4%
Attainment 8
51.4
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2017

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
51.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
26.8%
Basics 9-5
54.6%

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
64.7%
EBacc APS
4.83
EBacc 9-5
28.6%
EBacc 9-4
38.7%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
31.10
A*-A Grades
19.8%
A*-B Grades
38.5%
AAB+ %
9.7%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 40 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Nottingham Free School

Nottingham Free School is a secondary school in Nottingham, Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.4. The school has around 673 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Nov 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Jun 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Nottingham Free School

What is Nottingham Free School's Ofsted rating?
Nottingham Free School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.
What are Nottingham Free School's latest exam results?
Nottingham Free School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Nottingham Free School located?
Nottingham Free School is a secondary school in Nottingham, Nottingham (NG5 1EB).
How many pupils attend Nottingham Free School?
Nottingham Free School has around 673 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Nottingham Free School with other schools?
View Nottingham Free School'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 Nottingham.