Colonel Frank Seely Academy, Nottingham

In its own words: "I am extremely proud to welcome you to Colonel Frank Seely Academy. All our pupils are valued as individuals with different needs, talents, strengths and aspirations. Our mission is to inspire and challenge every individual to achieve their very best and complete the journey to university or a successful career. Our pupils will become confident role models of the community."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Colonel Frank Seely Academy Sixth Form - where ambition meets opportunity. We are thrilled that you are considering joining our thriving Sixth Form community, where every student is empowered to take control of their future. Choosing Colonel Frank Seely Academy means stepping into an environment that prioritises academic excellence, personal growth, and preparation for life beyond school."

In 2026, pupils at Colonel Frank Seely Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 49.2, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 46.6 in Nottinghamshire and 47 across England.

45% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 47% in Nottinghamshire and 47% in England.

That is up from 47.9 in 2025.

Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was 0.14: pupils made above 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 35.8, against 53.6 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 17.8 points.

Pupils sat GCSEs in 23 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Combined Science, Geography and Spanish.

For September 2026 entry, 158 families put Colonel Frank Seely Academy as their first choice and 492 named it as one of their preferences, for 166 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state secondary schools to Colonel Frank Seely Academy are Redhill Academy (2.9 miles, Outstanding, Attainment 8 49.1); Christ The King Voluntary Academy (3 miles, Good, Attainment 8 46.8); Arnold Hill Spencer Academy (3.3 miles, Requires improvement, Attainment 8 47.8); and The Oakwood Academy (3.5 miles, Good, Attainment 8 44.7).

Colonel Frank Seely Academy's 2026 results were higher than all 4 of them.

Colonel Frank Seely Academy is one of 21 schools run by Redhill Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's secondary schools, pupils averaged an Attainment 8 score of 45.9 in 2024/25.

Of the 153 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 88% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 41% to a further education college, 6% to an apprenticeship and 1% into work.

Of the 42 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 43% went on to university or other higher education, 17% to apprenticeships and 21% into work. 10% went to one of the most selective third of universities.

3.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 57 pupils (6.4%) received SEN support and 13 (1.5%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Colonel Frank Seely Academy.

13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Nabarro Court (opposite), 180 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 38 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Nottinghamshire (101).

In 2024/25, Colonel Frank Seely Academy issued 137 suspensions, 15.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 2 permanent exclusions.

The primary schools closest to Colonel Frank Seely Academy are Manor Park Infant and Nursery School (under 0.1 miles), Sir John Sherbrooke Junior School (under 0.1 miles), St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School (0.4 miles) and Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School (1.7 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.