Christ The King Voluntary Academy
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
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 May 2023
Christ The King Voluntary Academy is a welcoming and close-knit community where pupils thrive. Positive relationships are at the heart of the school's ethos. Pupils and students treat each other with tolerance and respect. The school's 'CARE' values embed this in their everyday life and pupils enjoy the sense of community that it provides. Leaders have high expectations of behaviour and learning. They show determination to achieve their vision 'to provide the best education and care for all in a living faith community'. Pupils achieve well, especially the most disadvantaged. Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school site. They know what is expected of them. Bullying and discrimination of any kind are not tolerated. Leaders deal with any bullying swiftly and effectively. Pupils are confident to report bullying and appreciate that they can do so anonymously using the 'STOP' anti-bullying email. They know that staff will take their concerns seriously. Pupils feel safe in school. Younger pupils relish the opportunities on offer to develop their interests and spiritual understanding, such as the eco-team, social action club and the recent performance of 'Annie'. They especially enjoyed the visit to The Briars Centre.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the precise knowledge that pupils need to learn has not yet been identified. In these subjects, pupils do not access the depth of learning that they could. Leaders should ensure that the precise knowledge that pupils need to learn is identified in these subjects as it is in others.
- Not all pupils take part in the school's wider curriculum offer. For some pupils, the wider development offer does not match their interests. Leaders should ensure that the wider development offer matches the interests of more pupils so that take-up improves.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
157 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
28 students
Average A level grade C-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
857 pupils on roll, with places for 849
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
- 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.