The National CofE Academy
Annesley Road, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 7DBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The National CofE Academy is a secondary school in Nottingham for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 364 schools in Nottinghamshire. It ranks 26th of 42 secondary schools in Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 April 2023, report published 14 June 2023
- 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 April 2023
Staff have high expectations of all pupils. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Most pupils rise to meet these high expectations. Pupils' behaviour is calm and orderly. Pupils are respectful to each other and to staff. Pupils respect the school's Christian character. Their actions demonstrate the school values of achievement, respect, charity, humility, wisdom and service. Pupils learn about the virtue of wisdom and how this relates to the school's values. Pupils say that bullying is rare and that they trust staff to take swift actions to address any bullying issues. Pupils say that they feel happy and safe at the school. Pupils enjoy a range of sporting clubs as well as band, STEM and history clubs. Staff organise a host of trips to support pupils' learning. This includes visits to London as part of religious education and a skiing trip to Alp d'Huez in the French Alps. Most parents feel that the school supports their child's education.
What the school should improve
- Some teachers do not consistently check pupils have secured the knowledge they need for future learning. On occasion, some pupils are left with gaps in their knowledge. Leaders should ensure that teachers consistently check that all pupils have secured important knowledge before learning moves on.
- On occasion, a small number of pupils with SEND are not supported as well as they could be. As a result, these pupils do not learn as well as they should. Leaders should ensure that all pupils with SEND are consistently well supported so they can all achieve their potential.
- Leaders have not ensured that communication with parents and carers is always as effective as it could be. As a result, parents do not always know the good work the school is doing. Leaders should ensure communication with parents and carers is more effective.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
200 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
51 students
Average A level grade C+, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,129 pupils on roll, with places for 1,184
Schools near The National CofE Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Holgate Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 34.3 |
| The Bulwell Academy | 3 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 36.1 |
| Park Vale Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 42.8 |
| The Oakwood Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 41.3 |
| The Kimberley School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 51.0 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- MINSTER TRUST FOR EDUCATION
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Martin Brailsford
- Phone
- 01159635667
- Address
- Annesley Road, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 7DB
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- URN
- 137159
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.