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The Nottingham Emmanuel School

Rushcliffe, NG2 7YFSecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Apr 2025
Progress 8
-0.32
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
151 1st-choice / 179 places
Ranking
#2,293
of 3,141 nationally

About The Nottingham Emmanuel School

The Nottingham Emmanuel School sits within the Nottingham local authority, a Church of England secondary serving 1,132 pupils aged 11 to 19. In the Rushcliffe district, it ranks seventh out of seven schools of its type, placing it at the bottom of that local table. Across the wider Nottingham authority, it comes tenth out of 21 similar schools, with a Progress 8 score that places it in the bottom 50 nationally. The top-performing peers in the area are Fernwood School, Nottingham Free School, and The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy, all of which post stronger Progress 8 scores. The nearest school rated Outstanding is Bluecoat Wollaton Academy, about 3.8 kilometres away. Emmanuel itself holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2025, a grade it has maintained since its previous inspection in 2012, when it was also judged Good overall.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressGresham Park Road, West Bridgford, Rushcliffe, NG2 7YF
HeadteacherSandra Stapleton
Local AuthorityNottingham
Number of Pupils1,132
Free School Meals (FSM)47.4%
School Capacity1,132 / 1,150 (98% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Apr 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 8 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Astro TurfArt StudiosSixth Form CentreTennis CourtsSports HallGymnasiumLibraryMusic RoomsSwimming PoolTheatreChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

SwimmingRowingHockeyBadmintonRugbyGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

DramaScience ClubModel United NationsDuke of EdinburghFilm ClubEco ClubArt ClubNewspaper

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Nottingham Emmanuel School

The Nottingham Emmanuel School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.