Selston High School, Nottingham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Selston High School creates a supportive environment where pupils feel safe and known by staff. Teachers deliver engaging lessons with strong subject knowledge, and the school provides excellent pastoral care including mentoring for pupils who need extra support. Pupils benefit from a range of enrichment activities, careers guidance and trips that enhance their school experience.
Key Strengths
- Well-designed curriculum that builds knowledge logically and prepares pupils for future learning
- Strong teaching with good subject knowledge and effective use of learning checks to support pupils
- Early identification of pupils with SEND who receive tailored support to access the same curriculum
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils with effective pastoral care and mentoring
- Improved behaviour with most pupils behaving well and following school routines
Areas for Improvement
- Attendance rates remain below the national level despite it being a top priority
- Published exam outcomes do not yet align with the high-quality education pupils are receiving
- Some pupils struggle with behaviour expectations and some parents feel the behaviour policy has not been communicated effectively
- Need for better stakeholder collaboration and communication about the behaviour policy to reduce perceived unfairness
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff and pupils confident in reporting concerns and receiving prompt action on bullying incidents.
Extracurricular Activities
Extra-curricular enrichment activities, careers guidance, trips, school pledge system with charitable work and sporting events
Selston High School has maintained good standards and taken effective action since its previous inspection. The school has high expectations for all pupils and provides strong pastoral care in a safe, inclusive environment.
At a Glance
31.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, VI - Visual Impairment, OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, HI - Hearing Impairment
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
202 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
25.3
Avg class size
33
Total classes
7 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
862 pupils
900 capacity
38 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Nottingham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Nottingham
Admissions Demand - Nottinghamshire
Places available
9,687
Applications
9,316
Got 1st preference
91.1%
Got preferred school
98.0%
Secondary admissions across Nottinghamshire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
10.9761%
Overall absence
31.10624%
Persistent absence
913
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
Selston High School
Selston Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School
Bagthorpe Primary School
Westwood Infant and Nursery School
Longwood Infant Academy
Kirkstead Junior Academy
John King Infant Academy
Jacksdale Primary and Nursery School
Underwood Church of England Primary School
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