Nottingham Free School

URN: 141010 • Nottingham NG5 1EB

Overview

Name
Nottingham Free School
URN
141010
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Trust
NOVA EDUCATION TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
56.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jo Simpson (since 2025) , Head of School
Telephone
01158964949
Website
Visit
Address
The Courtaulds Building, Nottingham NG5 1EB

Summary

Nottingham Free School is a mixed secondary school located in Nottingham, serving the communities of Sherwood, Carrington, Mapperley Park, Woodthorpe, and Mapperley. Established in September 2014, the school aims to provide quality education and equal opportunities for all learners. With a current enrollment of 673 students, the school operates with a capacity of 626, reflecting its commitment to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment.

The school’s ethos, encapsulated in the core values of "Work Hard, Be Kind," emphasizes academic excellence alongside personal development. Nottingham Free School offers a diverse curriculum that includes a wide range of subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science, and the Arts, alongside enrichment activities like the Duke of Edinburgh Award. This comprehensive approach aims to equip students with the skills and character needed to thrive in a changing world.

Support for students is a priority, with dedicated pastoral care and a focus on mental health and well-being. The school actively collaborates with parents and carers to ensure that every student receives the guidance and encouragement necessary for a successful secondary school experience.

Key details

LA
Nottingham
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
NOVA EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
626
Pupils
673
Boys
374
Girls
299
FSM %
25.40
Open date
2014-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-11-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Nottinghamshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 673 374 299 626 25.40
2024-09-11 676 386 290 626 21.70
2023-09-11 624 364 260 626 19.00
2022-09-11 624 364 260 626 19.00
2021-09-11 612 343 269 626 17.50
2020-09-11 545 291 254 587 13.40

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