Denewood Academy
URN: 144022 • Nottingham NG7 4ES
Overview
- Name
- Denewood Academy
- URN
- 144022
- Type
- Academy alternative provision sponsor led
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- RALEIGH EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 42.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Elizabeth Browne (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01159151271
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Denewood Academy, Nottingham NG7 4ES
Summary
Denewood Academy is a sponsor-led alternative provision academy located in Nottingham, catering to permanently excluded pupils aged 7-14 years from mainstream schools. With a current enrolment of 110 students and a capacity of 117, the academy focuses on providing a supportive and inclusive environment that aims to reignite a love of learning among its students. The school operates a 70-place onsite provision and works closely with the Local Authority to fulfil its educational responsibilities.
The curriculum at Denewood is designed to be flexible and tailored to the individual needs of each pupil, delivered by subject specialists who foster skill development across various areas. The academy emphasizes the importance of personal growth and character development through its core values of confidence, challenge, curiosity, character, and creativity. This holistic approach aims to prepare students for their next educational steps, whether that be in mainstream, special education, or alternative pathways.
Denewood Academy prioritises a trauma-informed practice, ensuring that all students receive exceptional personal support in a safe and nurturing environment. The dedicated staff are committed to helping pupils succeed both academically and emotionally, fostering a culture of respect and achievement within the school community.
The curriculum at Denewood is designed to be flexible and tailored to the individual needs of each pupil, delivered by subject specialists who foster skill development across various areas. The academy emphasizes the importance of personal growth and character development through its core values of confidence, challenge, curiosity, character, and creativity. This holistic approach aims to prepare students for their next educational steps, whether that be in mainstream, special education, or alternative pathways.
Denewood Academy prioritises a trauma-informed practice, ensuring that all students receive exceptional personal support in a safe and nurturing environment. The dedicated staff are committed to helping pupils succeed both academically and emotionally, fostering a culture of respect and achievement within the school community.
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Nearby alternatives
- Stone Soup Academy (72.7)
- Rosehill School (64.7)
- Nethergate Academy (63.6)
- Oak Field School (62.5)
- Carlton Digby School (59.5)
Key details
- LA
- Nottingham
- Age range
- 7 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- RALEIGH EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 117
- Pupils
- 110
- Boys
- 83
- Girls
- 27
- FSM %
- 82.70
- Open date
- 2017-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-02-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Nottinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 110 | 83 | 27 | 117 | 82.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 96 | 72 | 24 | 117 | 84.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 84 | 74 | 10 | 102 | 76.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 84 | 74 | 10 | 83 | 76.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 78 | 70 | 8 | 83 | 60.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 84 | 69 | 15 | 83 | 57.10 |
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