Nottingham Free School
Free schools · Sixth form
Nottingham, NG5 1EB
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 24% in England
3 of 16 in Nottingham
Pupils
699
First preferences per place
1.54
2026/27
Absence
5.6%
2024/25
A level average
C
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 50.5 | 52.7 | 51.5 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 53% | 59% | 55% | |
| Average English grade | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.6 | 5.2 | 5.1 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 57% | 63% | 67% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.09 | 0.29 | — |
79% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Bluecoat Trent Academy · 0.7 mi · Good
- Djanogly City Academy · 0.9 mi · Not judged · Bottom 19% in England
- Ellis Guilford School · 1.1 mi · Good · Bottom 10% in England
- The Wells Academy · 1.2 mi · Report card · Bottom 15% in England
- Bluecoat Aspley Academy · 1.5 mi · No rating · Top 40% in England
- Nottingham Girls' Academy · 2.0 mi · Outstanding · Top 46% in England
Best secondary schools in Nottingham · Best secondary schools in Nottinghamshire
The neighbourhood
Nottingham Free School is in New Basford (typical home £222,000, crime very high).
What is Nottingham Free School's Ofsted rating?
Nottingham Free School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Nottingham Free School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Nottingham Free School is in the top 24% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.