Hall Park Academy

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Mansfield Road, Eastwood, Nottingham, NG16 3EAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Hall Park Academy is a secondary school in Nottingham for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 364 schools in Nottinghamshire. It ranks 30th of 42 secondary schools in Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 18 June 2024, report published 15 July 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 18 June 2024

The school has changed for the better since the previous inspection. There has been significant cultural change. Teachers' expectations of pupils are high. Pupils' behaviour is good. Lessons are calm and purposeful. Routines are well-understood. Pupils show pride in their work and in their school. They value their teachers. One pupil spoke for many when they said, 'This school has really improved, it's a great community in which to learn and feel safe.' Pupils believe that bullying is rare. There are many staff that they will turn to if they have concerns or worries. Student support is strong. The pupil anti-bullying ambassadors are keen to share their experience and help others. They are rightly proud of this role. They are a real credit to the school. Pupils appreciate the many opportunities they receive outside of the normal school day. The breakfast club provides an excellent chance for all pupils to have a healthy start to the day. Numerous clubs, trips and activities also run daily. Pupils are enthusiastic about the difference these opportunities make to them. They said that the different experiences 'test you and make you realise just how far you can go'.

What the school should improve

  • Some subject leaders are new to the school. They have not had sufficient time to be effective in the role. They have not fully benefitted from the high-quality support available from the trust. This means that aspects of the curriculum are not as meticulously planned as needed. Pupils do not learn as they could. The school must ensure that subject leaders receive the guidance and support needed to become highly effective. They must make sure that the quality of curriculum planning, and implementation, is consistently strong across all subjects and that pupils' outcomes improve.
  • There are inconsistencies in the implementation of the 'teaching fundamentals'. In some lessons, this can mean that pupils' learning gaps are not addressed. It sometimes leads to pupils developing misconceptions or becoming a little confused. The school must ensure that the implementation of the curriculum is consistently strong across all subjects and that pupils achieve as they should.

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

155 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score43.0

43.0, 3.1 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths34.2%

34.2%, 11.2 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths53.5%

53.5%, 11.3 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc41.3%

41.3%, 0.8 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.86

3.86, 0.23 below the England average of 4.09.

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

39 students

Average point score per A level entry27.63

27.63, 7.37 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C-, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

867 pupils on roll, with places for 1,100

Eligible for free school meals30.8%

30.8%, 4.3 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language6.8%

6.8%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support17.1%

17.1%, 2.3 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.3%

1.3%, 4.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Hall Park Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Aldercar High School1 mileReport card: Needs attention to expected standardAttainment 8: 33.9
Heanor Gate Spencer Academy3 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 49.6
The Kimberley School3 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 51.0
Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy3 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 40.5
Selston High School4 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 38.8

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr David Crossley
Address
Mansfield Road, Eastwood, Nottingham, NG16 3EA
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
URN
140992

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.