Redhill Academy
Redhill Road, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 8GXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Redhill Academy is a secondary school in Nottingham for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 364 schools in Nottinghamshire. It ranks 5th of 42 secondary schools in Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 May 2024, report published 11 June 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 May 2024
Redhill Academy provides an exceptional education for its pupils. The school's core principles underpin a firmly embedded culture of aspiration and inclusion. Staff proudly share the school's ambitious vision for all pupils to achieve well. Pupils thrive. They are very well prepared for their next stages in education and beyond. Pupils are polite, respectful and tolerant. They wear their uniform proudly. The school is calm and orderly. Lessons are purposeful and free from distractions. Bullying and discrimination are not tolerated. Diversity is celebrated. At social times, pupils eat, play and socialise together happily. The academic curriculum is very well supported by an extremely broad enrichment and extra-curricular programme. There are many opportunities for pupils to pursue their talents and interests. These include performing arts, sports and a wide range of clubs. These activities are enjoyed by many pupils, including those who are disadvantaged or have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Many pupils enthusiastically take on roles of responsibility, supporting the school and the wider community. These include house captains and diversity ambassadors and roles related to academic subjects. In the sixth form, school leaders represent their peers. They contribute to organising a range of projects that benefit all students.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
241 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
118 students
Average A level grade C+, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,582 pupils on roll, with places for 1,348
Schools near Redhill Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Hill Spencer Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Attainment 8: 49.8 |
| Christ The King Voluntary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 48.9 |
| The Oakwood Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 41.3 |
| Park Vale Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 42.8 |
| The Wells Academy | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Attainment 8: 43.1 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Michael Hardy
- Phone
- 01159261481
- Address
- Redhill Road, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 8GX
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- URN
- 136361
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.