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Nottingham, East Midlands
Redhill Academy is a secondary academy in Nottingham, East Midlands, rated 1.1/10 by 1 student.
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Redhill Academy is a secondary academy in Nottingham, East Midlands, rated 1.1/10 by 1 student. The school scores highest in Environment (0.4) and Teaching (0.3). The area with the most room for improvement is Fairness (0.0).
In terms of academic performance, Redhill Academy has a Progress 8 score of +0.17 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 50.0, 68% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of C+.
The school has 813 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 14.6%, 13% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 9.1%.
After leaving Redhill Academy, student destinations include 52% going on to university and 10% entering apprenticeships.
Across the six dimensions measured by y.school, Redhill Academy scores: Environment (0.4/10), Teaching (0.3/10), Culture (0.2/10), Opportunity (0.1/10), Support (0.1/10), Fairness (0.0/10). Scores are relatively consistent across dimensions, suggesting a balanced student experience.
All student scores on y.school are calculated from anonymous ratings using a transparent, deterministic methodology. Scores are freshness-weighted (18-month half-life) and include confidence tiers based on sample size, diversity, and consistency. For full details, see the y.school methodology.
6 of 8 data domains
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Data Score
Computed from 26 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: DfE / Ofsted · context onlyGovernment data is shown for context and does not influence the student-review Student Score. Small schools can show extreme percentages from small sample sizes.
Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.
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Redhill Academy has a Progress 8 score of +0.17, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 50.0. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
68% of students at Redhill Academy achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at Redhill Academy achieve an average A-Level grade of C+. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
Redhill Academy has an overall absence rate of 9.1%. The national average for secondary schools was approximately 8.5% (DfE, 2023/24).
The teacher turnover rate at Redhill Academy is 14.6%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Redhill Academy has 813 pupils on roll.
13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
9% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
After leaving Redhill Academy, 52% go on to university and 10% enter apprenticeships.
In context — vs similar-intake schools
Above par for its intakeRedhill Academy is in the upper half for Progress 8 among schools with a similar intake (11–17% of pupils eligible for free school meals).
Compared with 697 schools nationally that have a similar share of disadvantaged pupils (11–17% of pupils eligible for free school meals). Raw league-table positions are heavily shaped by intake; this comparison isolates how a school performs relative to others facing similar circumstances. Progress 8 already accounts for prior attainment. Source: Department for Education.
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Redhill Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in May 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Redhill Academy is next inspection expected around 2028.
An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard — the top grade Ofsted awarded under the graded system.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Redhill Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is shown for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.