Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology

Secondary
Free school
Ages 11 to 19

Ofsted: Good

93 Abbey Street, Dunkirk, Nottingham, NG7 2PLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology is a secondary school in Nottingham for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 117 schools in Nottingham. It ranks 17th of 42 secondary schools in Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 28 September 2022, report published 13 November 2022

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

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

122 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score51.1

51.1, 5 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths52.5%

52.5%, 7.1 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths75.4%

75.4%, 10.6 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc27%

27%, 13.5 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.42

4.42, 0.33 above the England average of 4.09.

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

136 students

Average point score per A level entry38.13

38.13, 3.13 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade B-, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

928 pupils on roll, with places for 935

Eligible for free school meals28.1%

28.1%, 1.6 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language37.1%

37.1%, 15.5 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support7.5%

7.5%, 7.3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0.6%

0.6%, 5.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Bluecoat Wollaton Academy	1 mile	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 49.4
The Nottingham Emmanuel School	1 mile	Ofsted judgements: Good	Attainment 8: 44.2
The Becket School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 57.3
Nottingham High School	2 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Attainment 8: 49.9
Nottingham Girls' High School GDST	2 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Attainment 8: 69.8

School details

School type: Free schools
Sector: Free school
Trust: NOVA EDUCATION TRUST
Age range: 11 to 19
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Mr David Thompson
Phone: 01158592040
Website: nuast.org (opens in a new tab)
Address: 93 Abbey Street, Dunkirk, Nottingham, NG7 2PL
Local authority: Nottingham
URN: 140984

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.