The Nottingham Emmanuel School, West Bridgford
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
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school creates a welcoming, inclusive environment where every pupil feels known and valued. Teaching staff are passionate about their subjects and pupils enjoy learning, with recent improvements ensuring they achieve well across the curriculum. The school also provides excellent support for pupils with SEND and prioritises reading skills to help all pupils access learning effectively.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious, well-designed curriculum that includes diverse cultures and reflects pupils' communities
- Effective support for pupils with SEND and strong focus on reading skills
- Calm, purposeful learning environments where pupils feel valued and confident to share concerns
- Clear systems promoting good behaviour and attendance
- Well-planned personal development offer with information about careers and futures
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers sometimes do not focus explanations and activities closely enough on the most important knowledge from the curriculum
- Teachers do not always check pupils' understanding closely enough during lessons, meaning some knowledge gaps may not be addressed before moving on
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
House captain leadership opportunities, charity events, local foodbank contributions, clubs to develop talents and interests, work experience opportunities
The Nottingham Emmanuel School is a secondary comprehensive academy that provides pupils with a strong sense of community and belonging. The school has made significant improvements in curriculum design and pupil achievement, particularly following historically below-average exam outcomes.
At a Glance
47.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
113 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
20.2
Avg class size
49
Total classes
7 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
1,108 pupils
1,150 capacity
42 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - West Bridgford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for West Bridgford
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(5)
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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
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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
7.61616%
Overall absence
22.23371%
Persistent absence
967
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
The Nottingham Emmanuel School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School
Victoria Primary School
Greenfields Community School
Welbeck Primary School
West Bridgford Infant School
Greythorn Primary School
Heymann Primary and Nursery School
West Bridgford Junior School
Lady Bay Primary School
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