Nuneaton Academy
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About Nuneaton Academy
Nuneaton Academy is a mixed, non-faith secondary school for 11 to 16 year olds in Warwickshire, currently educating 961 pupils. The school's intake sits against a backdrop of significant local demand for school places, though the data does not specify whether it is oversubscribed. For context on disadvantage, the school's free school meal eligibility is not provided in the available data, so it cannot be compared against the national average or the Warwickshire local authority figure. What is clear from the admissions picture is that the school operates within a competitive local landscape: the nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted, Higham Lane School, is just 3.8 kilometres away. This proximity, combined with Nuneaton Academy's own Ofsted rating of Inadequate, likely shapes the choices families make when applying for secondary places in the Nuneaton and Bedworth area.
Academically, the school's most recent published results from the 2023/24 academic year paint a challenging picture. Nuneaton Academy's Progress 8 score is -0.55, which is well below average and significantly lower than the Warwickshire local authority average of 0.02. This places the school in the bottom 50 nationally for this key measure of pupil progress, ranking 33rd out of 42 similar schools in the local authority. The Attainment 8 score stands at 33.9, and just 25% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs (the basics 95 measure), compared with 47% achieving a grade 4 or above. Entry to the English Baccalaureate is low at 11.6%, with only 4.9% of pupils achieving it at grade 5 or above. The school's EBacc average point score is 2.79, and its Progress 8 banding is officially classified as well below average.
On the practical side, Nuneaton Academy offers a reasonable range of facilities including music rooms, tennis courts, a sports hall, theatre, playing fields, and art studios. Sports provision covers swimming, gymnastics, rounders, athletics, basketball, cricket, and rugby, while extracurricular clubs include choir, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, book club, drama, and orchestra. The school's Inadequate Ofsted rating will be a primary concern for parents, and it is worth noting that the school has not yet been inspected under the current framework to show any improvement trajectory. Given the proximity of Higham Lane School (rated Outstanding) and the local authority's seven Outstanding-rated secondaries, families prioritising strong academic outcomes and a good Ofsted grade may look elsewhere. However, for those seeking a school with a broad extracurricular offer and a full range of facilities within a single site, Nuneaton Academy may still be worth a visit to see how it feels on the ground.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Radnor Drive, Nuneaton, Nuneaton and Bedworth, CV10 7PD |
| Headteacher | Mark Dalton |
| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
| Number of Pupils | 961 |
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.55)
2677th of 3,141
Nationally
318th of 371
In West Midlands
8th of 8
In Nuneaton and Bedworth
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly less progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/234%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 112 pupils).
- FE college39%
- Sixth form college31%
- Not sustained12%
- Employment9%
- School sixth form (stay)4%
- Apprenticeship1%
86% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Attendance & Behaviour
2022/2375% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
7
Total schools
4
Oversubscribed
4
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nuneaton Academy
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications
School Open Days Calendar 2026/27
When open days happen and what to look for
Contact Information
Radnor Drive, Nuneaton
Nuneaton and Bedworth, CV10 7PD
Journey to School
Journey times are estimates based on current conditions. Actual times may vary.
Opening Hours
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