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Selston High School

Chapel Road, Selston, Nottingham, NG16 6BW

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Apr 2019

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

Academic picture

38.5school · 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
38.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
14.0%
Basics 9-5
32.6%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

38.5

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2342.346.4
2023/2439.146.4
2024/2538.546.0

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
2022/23-0.210.00
2023/24-0.410.00
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
16.3%
EBacc APS
3.26
EBacc 9-5
8.1%
EBacc 9-4
11.6%
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Inadequate
Swanwick School and Sports College
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Outstanding
Bracken Hill School
5.65 km away · Academy special converter
Good

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About Selston High School

Selston High School is a secondary school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 202 responses), 57% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.5. The school has around 877 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Chapel Road, Nottingham, NG16 6BW | More schools in Nottinghamshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Apr 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Apr 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Selston High School

What is Selston High School's Ofsted rating?
Selston High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What do parents say about Selston High School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 202 responses): 57% of parents would recommend Selston High School.
What are Selston High School's latest exam results?
Selston High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.5. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Selston High School located?
Selston High School is a secondary school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire (NG16 6BW).
How many pupils attend Selston High School?
Selston High School has around 877 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Selston High School with other schools?
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