Wilsthorpe School
Derby Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 4WTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Wilsthorpe School is a secondary school in Nottingham for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 15th of 42 secondary schools in Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 November 2016, report published 20 December 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 May 2023
Leaders have high expectations of pupils at Wilsthorpe School. Pupils succeed because they understand and live out these expectations. Pupils demonstrate the school's values of ambition, teamwork and honesty. This prepares them well for life in modern society. The result is a vibrant school. Pupils are motivated to learn here and do their best. Pupils behave very well. Relationships between staff and pupils are positive and respectful. Pupils feel safe. They know that they can talk to staff about any concerns they may have. Bullying is rare. Pupils are confident that, when bullying does happen, staff deal with it effectively. Pupils are offered a wide range of experiences during their time at the school. They learn to play a musical instrument, play a variety of sports, raise money for a local charity and take part in school performances. They enjoy history and art visits. Many pupils take part in the Duke of Edinburgh's bronze award. They learn about future employment. Parents and carers value the work that the school does to support their children. One comment, typical of many, is: 'This is a wonderful school, with dedicated teachers. I cannot praise them highly enough.'
What the school should improve
- Leaders have ensured that the curriculum is well sequenced and that it identifies the core knowledge that pupils need to know and by when. However, in a few subjects, the curriculum is not implemented as securely and consistently when compared with others. This means that pupils are not as confident in what they have learned and do not recall the knowledge as effectively as they could. Leaders must ensure that the curriculum is implemented effectively across all subjects, enabling pupils to learn and remember more as they progress through the school.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
209 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
66 students
Average A level grade C+, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,236 pupils on roll, with places for 1,268
Schools near Wilsthorpe School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trent College | 0.3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 45.2 |
| The Long Eaton School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 42.1 |
| Friesland School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 44.1 |
| George Spencer Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 51.7 |
| Chilwell School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 50.2 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE TWO COUNTIES TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Derek Hobbs
- Phone
- 01159729421
- Address
- Derby Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 4WT
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 146451
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.