The National CofE Academy

StateSecondaryChurch of England

GoodSecondaryAges 11–181,125 pupils

Annesley Road, Hucknall, NG15 7DBWebsite01159635667

Good1,125 pupilsAges 11–18

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Good2y ago

Inspected Apr 2023

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Ages11 - 18

Pupils1,125

Good2y ago

Ages11 - 18

Pupils1,125

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Type

Academy

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

11 - 18

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

1,125 / 1,184 (95%)

Religion

Church of England

Head Teacher

Mr Martin Brailsford

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Apr 2023

Results

Attainment 8: 42.6

AdmissionsIn demand

1.2x oversubscribed (2025-26)

7.0%

Absence rate

Avg 5.9%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

7.0%vs 5.9% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate7.0%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence17.9%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate11.5%

Permanent exclusion rate0.4%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support10.0%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans1.2%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Autistic Spectrum Disorder31 pupils (25%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health29 pupils (23%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty28 pupils (22%)

Specific Learning Difficulty15 pupils (12%)

Speech, Language & Communication7 pupils (6%)

Other6 pupils (5%)

Visual Impairment4 pupils (3%)

Physical Disability3 pupils (2%)

Not Assessed2 pupils (2%)

Severe Learning Difficulty1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)63

Teaching assistants (FTE)8

Support staff (FTE)41

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils1,125

Free school meals20.4%

English as additional language5.0%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British83.2%

Unclassified5.2%

White Other2.6%

Black African1.7%

Mixed Other1.6%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.3%

Asian Other0.8%

Indian0.8%

Mixed White & Asian0.8%

Mixed White & African0.7%

Chinese0.5%

Black Other0.3%

Black Caribbean0.3%

Pakistani0.2%

White Irish0.1%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Oct 2025

Leavers' Destinations

84.0%

to education

Sixth Form28.0%

Employment3.0%

NEET5.0%

2022-23

Spending Per Pupil

£6,891

total expenditure per pupil

£-2,709 vs secondary national avg (£9,600)

Teaching staff£4,013

Support staff£584

Premises£155

Energy£135

Learning resources£486

Income per pupil£7,367

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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