Djanogly City Academy
About Djanogly City Academy
Djanogly City Academy is a secondary school in Nottingham that is significantly oversubscribed, with 401 applications for 207 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.94. Of those, 135 were first-preference applications, all of which received offers. The school currently has 1,246 pupils on roll against a stated capacity of 750, so it is operating well above its original design number. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 46.7%, which is notably high and reflects the school's role in serving a local community with above-average economic disadvantage. The school is non-denominational, with a religious character listed as 'does not apply', and it is a mixed secondary with a sixth form. The headteacher is Andrew Smith, and the school's most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2024 rated it Good overall, with an Outstanding grade for its sixth-form provision.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 29 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Dec 2024From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 16 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
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