Nottingham Free School
Nottingham Free School is a secondary located in Nottingham, NG5 1EB. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 18. It currently has approximately 676 pupils on roll.
Nottingham Free School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a free schools. The school has a sixth form for post-16 study.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Free schools
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 18
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban minor conurbation
Religious Diocese: N/A
Local Authority: Nottingham
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 626
Number of Pupils: 676
Number of Boys: 386
Number of Girls: 290
Special Classes Code: 0
Percentage on Free School Meals: 21.7
Last Changed Date: 2025-05-28
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Not Rated
Behaviour & Attitudes: Not Rated
Personal Development: Not Rated
Leadership & Management: Outstanding
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Not Rated
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2017-07-24
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Simpson
Phone: 01158964949
Website: http://www.nottinghamfreeschool.co.uk/
Location: The Courtaulds Building, 290 Haydn Road
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nottingham Free School
What is the Ofsted rating of Nottingham Free School?
Nottingham Free School has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Nottingham Free School admit?
Nottingham Free School admits pupils from age 11 to 18.
Is Nottingham Free School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Nottingham Free School is a mixed school.
What type of school is Nottingham Free School?
Nottingham Free School is a free schools offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near Nottingham Free School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Nottingham Free School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Nottingham Free School?
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