Nethergate Academy, Nottingham

In its own words: "Nethergate is a thriving community we're all proud to be part of and a place where everyone is encouraged and supported to develop to their full potential. As Principal at Nethergate, I am responsible for ensuring that pupils with learning difficulties and complex needs from across the City of Nottingham can access the outstanding education and learning opportunities they deserve."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We believe every child is unique, capable, and full of potential. We are committed to providing individualised support, fostering independence, and celebrating each pupil's achievements, both big and small. As the Principal, I am proud to lead a school dedicated to nurturing the unique strengths and abilities of each child."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include cooking and art.

The nearest other special schools to Nethergate Academy are Easthorpe School (1.3 miles, Outstanding, selective); Sutherland House School (3.8 miles, Good); Foxwood Academy (4.1 miles, Good); and Rosehill School (4.2 miles, Outstanding).

Nethergate Academy is one of 38 schools run by Greenwood Academies Trust, an academy trust.

Of the 19 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 84% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 5% to a further education college.

58% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 23% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.

Almost every pupil at Nethergate Academy has an education, health and care plan (174 of 174 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.

Nethergate Academy provides for pupils with moderate learning difficulties.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Rivergreen Tram Stop, about 530 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Nethergate School (w-bound), 90 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Nethergate Academy stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 205 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Nottingham (391).

In 2024/25, Nethergate Academy issued 17 suspensions, 9.9 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.