Nottingham Free School, Nottingham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2017 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
27.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
20.8
Avg class size
31
Total classes
7 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
112%
Over capacity
699 pupils
626 capacity
73 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Nottingham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Nottingham
Admissions Demand - Nottingham
Places available
3,568
Applications
3,566
Got 1st preference
79.2%
Got preferred school
94.0%
Secondary admissions across Nottingham (2025/26)
Inspection History(2)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.5596%
Overall absence
12.72142%
Persistent absence
621
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Nottingham Free School
Carrington Primary and Nursery School
Claremont Primary and Nursery School
Djanogly Sherwood Academy
Haydn Primary School
Seely Primary School
Djanogly Northgate Academy
Heathfield Primary and Nursery School
Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Scotholme Primary and Nursery School
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