Best 3 Secondary schools in Ashfield – comparison

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

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Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: The National CofE Academy (Secondary) in Nottingham; Sutton Community Academy (Secondary) in Sutton-in-Ashfield; Selston High School (Secondary) in Nottingham — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares The National CofE Academy, Sutton Community Academy and Selston High School. They are secondary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (The National CofE Academy), published Jun 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for The National CofE Academy (Jun 2023). average roll around ≈ 950, combined total ≈ 2,800, typical FSM 30–35%, range 20–25%–45–50%; spread across trusts such as MINSTER TRUST FOR EDUCATION, Academy Transformation Trust and The Two Counties Trust.

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Attribute	The National CofE Academy NG15 7DB	Sutton Community Academy NG17 1EE	Selston High School NG16 6BW
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG15 7DB	Sutton-in-Ashfield Nottinghamshire NG17 1EE	Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 6BW
Latest Ofsted	2 14 Jun 2023	2 15 Jun 2022	2 2 May 2019
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 900 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1184	900	900
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	MINSTER TRUST FOR EDUCATION	Academy Transformation Trust	The Two Counties Trust
Website	www.nationalacademy.org.uk	www.suttonacademy.attrust.org.uk	www.selston.ttct.co.uk
Telephone	01159635667	01623980055	01773810321
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

The National CofE Academy

NG15 7DB

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG15 7DB
Ofsted: 2 14 Jun 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: MINSTER TRUST FOR EDUCATION
Website: www.nationalacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 01159635667

Sutton Community Academy

NG17 1EE

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Sutton-in-Ashfield
Nottinghamshire
NG17 1EE
Ofsted: 2 15 Jun 2022
Pupils: ≈ 800 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Academy Transformation Trust
Website: www.suttonacademy.attrust.org.uk
Telephone: 01623980055

Selston High School

NG16 6BW

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG16 6BW
Ofsted: 2 2 May 2019
Pupils: ≈ 900 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Two Counties Trust
Website: www.selston.ttct.co.uk
Telephone: 01773810321

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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