Ellis Guilford School
URN: 146539 • Nottingham NG6 0HT
Overview
- Name
- Ellis Guilford School
- URN
- 146539
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gemma Johnson (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01159131338
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bar Lane, Nottingham NG6 0HT
Summary
Ellis Guilford School is a mixed secondary academy located in Nottingham, serving approximately 1,247 students with a capacity of 1,350. The school is part of the Creative Education Trust and emphasizes a commitment to academic excellence through a rigorous curriculum and dedicated teaching staff. The Principal, Miss Gemma Johnson, highlights the importance of providing a supportive educational environment where students can thrive.
The school promotes three core values: ambition, integrity, and respect, which are integral to the daily experiences of students. A robust pastoral system is in place to foster positive relationships among students and between the school and families, ensuring that every child receives the support they need to succeed.
In addition to academic pursuits, Ellis Guilford School offers a diverse extracurricular programme, encouraging students to engage in sports and performing arts. The curriculum also includes a focus on social, moral, spiritual, and cultural development, alongside career opportunities through interactions with trained advisors and local employers.
The school promotes three core values: ambition, integrity, and respect, which are integral to the daily experiences of students. A robust pastoral system is in place to foster positive relationships among students and between the school and families, ensuring that every child receives the support they need to succeed.
In addition to academic pursuits, Ellis Guilford School offers a diverse extracurricular programme, encouraging students to engage in sports and performing arts. The curriculum also includes a focus on social, moral, spiritual, and cultural development, alongside career opportunities through interactions with trained advisors and local employers.
Useful links
- Student Portal (other)
- e4education (other)
- TEACHER TRAINING (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility Version (other)
- Book here (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The West Bridgford School (77.7)
- Fernwood School (76.7)
- Rushcliffe Spencer Academy (71.2)
- The Trinity Catholic School (70.2)
- Nottingham Girls' Academy (69.0)
Key details
- LA
- Nottingham
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 1350
- Pupils
- 1247
- Boys
- 710
- Girls
- 537
- FSM %
- 45.10
- Open date
- 2018-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Nottinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1247 | 710 | 537 | 1350 | 45.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1277 | 722 | 555 | 1350 | 44.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1315 | 724 | 591 | 1350 | 41.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1315 | 724 | 591 | 1350 | 41.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1295 | 731 | 564 | 1350 | 39.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1306 | 702 | 604 | 1350 | 33.80 |
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