How many pupils does Wilsthorpe School have?

Wilsthorpe School has 1,229 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Wilsthorpe School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Wilsthorpe School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.3 in 2025/26.

Is Wilsthorpe School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Wilsthorpe School is part of THE TWO COUNTIES TRUST.

Where is Wilsthorpe School?

Wilsthorpe School is located at Derby Road, Nottingham, Derbyshire, NG10 4WT.

Wilsthorpe School

Derby Road, Nottingham, Derbyshire, NG10 4WT

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

49.3

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,229

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Wilsthorpe School

Wilsthorpe School is an academy converter in Nottingham, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,229 pupils on roll. It is part of THE TWO COUNTIES TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.3 (2025/26). 28.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Derbyshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,229 / 1,268 (97%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

28.4%

Free school meals

7.3%

EAL

3.6%

SEN support

8.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

49.3

Attainment 8

208 pupils

49%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

71.2%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B-

A-level average grade

41 students

19.5%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

79%

To higher education

25%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

88%

Sustained destination

80%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

7.1%

Overall absence

17.5%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

65.4

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.8 vs 2023/24

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24

12.19

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +3.0 vs 2023/24

£48,612

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 8% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,617 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

5.6

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.6 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,798

Spend per pupil

£7,463

Income per pupil

61%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Derby Road, Nottingham, Derbyshire, NG10 4WT
Phone: 01159729421
Headteacher: Derek Hobbs
Website: http://www.wilsthorpe.ttct.co.uk

Academy Trust

THE TWO COUNTIES TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Wilsthorpe School?: Wilsthorpe School is an academy converter in Nottingham, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Wilsthorpe School have?: Wilsthorpe School has 1,229 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Wilsthorpe School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Wilsthorpe School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.3 in 2025/26.
Is Wilsthorpe School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Wilsthorpe School is part of THE TWO COUNTIES TRUST.
Where is Wilsthorpe School?: Wilsthorpe School is located at Derby Road, Nottingham, Derbyshire, NG10 4WT.

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