Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology, Nottingham

In its own words: "The closing date for the coordinated admission scheme is 31 October preceding admission to secondary school. Places are allocated on the National Offer Day: 1st March."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I am incredibly proud to be Headteacher of such a vibrant and unique school, where both staff and students truly belong within a strong culture built on our shared values of respect, aspiration and resilience. At NUAST, we inspire young people to achieve beyond what they ever thought possible."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, cricket, running, drama, ukulele, guitar, chess, robotics and STEM.

On phones, the school says: "The system utilises a simple, secure pouch that stores a phone."

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 Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology averaged an Attainment 8 score of 51.5, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 44.4 in Nottingham and 47 across England.

63% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 43% in Nottingham and 47% in England.

That is in line with 2025, when the score was 51.1.

Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was -0.16: pupils made below 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 47.6, against 54.7 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 7.1 points.

Pupils sat GCSEs in 20 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Biology, Physics and Chemistry.

For September 2026 entry, 194 families put Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology as their first choice and 513 named it as one of their preferences, for 120 places offered. That is 1.6 first choices for every place. 87 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state secondary schools to Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology are Bluecoat Wollaton Academy (1.1 miles, Outstanding, Attainment 8 53.4); The Nottingham Emmanuel School (1.3 miles, Good, Attainment 8 44.1); The Becket School (1.4 miles, Good, Attainment 8 52.3); and Clayfield House (1.9 miles).

Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology's 2026 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology is one of 17 schools run by Nova Education Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's secondary schools, pupils averaged an Attainment 8 score of 47 in 2024/25.

Of the 118 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 92% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 46% to a further education college and 2% into work.

Of the 148 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 61% went on to university or other higher education, 10% to apprenticeships and 12% into work. 33% went to one of the most selective third of universities.

37.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (36%), White British (17%) and Black (16%).

In 2026, 70 pupils (7.5%) received SEN support and 6 (0.6%) 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.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Queens Medical Centre Tram Stop, about 280 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is QMC Abbey Street, 80 metres away.

In 2024/25, Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology issued 107 suspensions, 11.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The primary schools closest to Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology are Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School (under 0.1 miles), Edna G. Olds Academy (0.7 miles), Victoria Primary School (1 mile) and South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School (1.1 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.