Christ The King Voluntary Academy

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 18

Ofsted: Good

Darlton Drive, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 7JZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Christ The King Voluntary Academy is a secondary school in Nottingham for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 364 schools in Nottinghamshire. It ranks 20th of 42 secondary schools in Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 24 September 2014, report published 17 October 2014

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Sixth form provision: Good

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

157 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score48.9

48.9, 2.8 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths52.2%

52.2%, 6.8 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths72.6%

72.6%, 7.8 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc31.2%

31.2%, 9.3 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.13

4.13, 0.04 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

28 students

Average point score per A level entry26.91

26.91, 8.09 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C-, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

857 pupils on roll, with places for 849

Eligible for free school meals26%

26%, 0.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language23.5%

23.5%, 1.9 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support9.2%

9.2%, 5.6 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.5%

2.5%, 3.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Christ The King Voluntary Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Arnold Hill Spencer Academy	0.3 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding	Attainment 8: 49.8
Redhill Academy	1 mile	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 50.6
The Wells Academy	2 miles	Report card: Expected standard	Attainment 8: 43.1
Carlton Academy	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 45.1
The Oakwood Academy	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 41.3

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 11 to 18
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Joanne Love
Phone: 01159556262
Website: christtheking.notts.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Darlton Drive, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 7JZ
Local authority: Nottinghamshire
URN: 138810

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.