South Nottinghamshire Academy

URN: 137112 • Nottingham NG12 2FQ

Overview

Name
South Nottinghamshire Academy
URN
137112
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
60.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
D Philpotts (since 2025) , Head of Academy
Telephone
01159110091
Website
Visit
Address
Glebe Lane, Off Cropwell Road, Nottingham NG12 2FQ

Summary

South Nottinghamshire Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Nottingham, serving the communities of Radcliffe on Trent, Cotgrave, and Shelford. With a current enrolment of 952 students, the school has a capacity of 750, reflecting its commitment to accommodating local educational needs. The academy operates under the Redhill Academy Trust and has consistently achieved positive outcomes, as evidenced by its strong Progress 8 scores and impressive A-Level results.

The school's ethos, encapsulated in the phrase "Pushing our boundaries to achieve more," emphasizes high expectations and individual care for each student. South Nottinghamshire Academy prioritises a supportive and engaging educational environment, ensuring that students are challenged while feeling safe and valued within the school community. The recent expansion of facilities, including a new £2.65 million extension and a 3G floodlit pitch, enhances the learning experience and supports the growing demand for school places.

Parents interested in enrolling their children can find detailed information about the admissions process on the school's website. The academy prides itself on its community involvement and encourages prospective families to visit during open days or schedule appointments to learn more about the educational opportunities available.

Key details

LA
Nottinghamshire
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
750
Pupils
952
Boys
499
Girls
453
FSM %
20.10
Open date
2011-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-03-24
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Nottinghamshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 952 499 453 750 20.10
2024-09-11 893 468 425 750 19.10
2023-09-11 792 419 373 750 16.30
2022-09-11 792 419 373 750 16.30
2021-09-11 756 388 368 750 16.20
2020-09-11 700 353 347 750 14.20

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