Bramcote College, Nottingham

In its own words: "At Bramcote College, we believe that every young person, irrespective of starting point, background or needs, deserves the very best education to create life opportunities and prepare for their future success . Every student at Bramcote College will be supported and encouraged to secure strong educational outcomes and reach their full potential."

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Bramcote College Sixth Form, we offer a unique environment where academic excellence meets personal growth. With a strong focus on A-Level study, we provide a wide range of subjects delivered by dedicated and experienced staff who know every student by name."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, dance, guitar, coding, cooking, knitting and Duke of Edinburgh.

Coming up: an open evening on Wednesday 4 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2026, pupils at Bramcote College averaged an Attainment 8 score of 50.7, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 46.6 in Nottinghamshire and 47 across England.

51% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 47% in Nottinghamshire and 47% in England.

That is in line with 2025, when the score was 51.3.

Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was 0: pupils made about average progress compared with pupils nationally who started secondary school at the same level. Progress 8 was not published for 2026.

Disadvantaged pupils averaged an Attainment 8 of 36.1, against 55.9 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 19.8 points.

Pupils sat GCSEs in 19 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Combined Science, Art and Design and Geography.

For September 2026 entry, 149 families put Bramcote College as their first choice and 507 named it as one of their preferences, for 144 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 21 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state secondary schools to Bramcote College are Alderman White School (0.9 miles, Good, Attainment 8 53.2); Fernwood School (1.3 miles, Outstanding, Attainment 8 54.6); George Spencer Academy (1.4 miles, Good, Attainment 8 52.6); and Nottingham University Samworth Academy (1.8 miles, Good, Attainment 8 39.9).

Bramcote College's 2026 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

Bramcote College is one of 9 schools run by The White Hills Park Trust Ltd, an academy trust.

Of the 132 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 90% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 31% to a further education college, 1% to an apprenticeship and 1% into work.

Of the 45 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 64% went on to university or other higher education, 4% to apprenticeships and 16% into work. 29% went to one of the most selective third of universities.

In 2026, 94 pupils (11.5%) received SEN support and 24 (2.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.

Bramcote College had 62 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical secondary school, at about one for every 17.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Eskdale Drive, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bembridge Court (opposite), 390 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Bramcote College stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, Bramcote College issued 102 suspensions, 12.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The primary schools closest to Bramcote College are Bramcote Hills Primary School (0.2 miles), Bramcote CofE Primary School (0.5 miles), Wadsworth Fields Primary School (0.6 miles) and Albany Infant and Nursery School (0.9 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.