The National CofE Academy

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

Annesley Road, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 7DBOpen in maps

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

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

200 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score42.6

42.6, 3.5 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths38%

38%, 7.4 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths57%

57%, 7.8 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc32.5%

32.5%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.72

3.72, 0.37 below the England average of 4.09.

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

51 students

Average point score per A level entry33.25

33.25, 1.75 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,129 pupils on roll, with places for 1,184

Eligible for free school meals22.3%

22.3%, 4.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language5.8%

5.8%, 15.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.8%

12.8%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0.9%

0.9%, 5.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The National CofE Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
The Holgate Academy1 mileOfsted: Requires improvementAttainment 8: 34.3
The Bulwell Academy3 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standardAttainment 8: 36.1
Park Vale Academy3 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 42.8
The Oakwood Academy3 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 41.3
The Kimberley School4 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 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
Website
nationalacademy.org.uk
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.