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Ashfield Comprehensive School

Sutton Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8HP

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
45.2
Attainment 8
Secondary
Phase
11–18
Ages
2,584
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Ashfield Comprehensive School

Ashfield Comprehensive School is an academy converter in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 2,584 pupils on roll. It is part of THE TWO COUNTIES TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.2 (2025/26). 27.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Nottinghamshire →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age Range
Ages 11–18
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
2,584 / 3,146 (82%)
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.

27.5%
Free school meals
6.7%
EAL
1.0%
SEN support
10.7%
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)

45.2
Attainment 8
404 pupils
40.3%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
61.6%
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
102 students
19.6%
AAB+ (2 facilitating)
52%
To higher education
11%
To top-third universities
4%
To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

89%
Sustained destination
80%
Stayed in education
5%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

7.5%
Overall absence
18.8%
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.

152.2
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -5.0 vs 2023/24
17.8
Pupils per teacher
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24
37.74
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -7.1 vs 2023/24
£47,924
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 5% on leadership pay
↑ +£3,522 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
9
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 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.

£6,995
Spend per pupil
£7,580
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
Sutton Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8HP
Phone
01623455000
Headteacher
Jenny Brown

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ashfield Comprehensive School?
Ashfield Comprehensive School is an academy converter in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Ashfield Comprehensive School have?
Ashfield Comprehensive School has 2,584 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Ashfield Comprehensive School perform at GCSE?
Pupils at Ashfield Comprehensive School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.2 in 2025/26.
Is Ashfield Comprehensive School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Ashfield Comprehensive School is part of THE TWO COUNTIES TRUST.
Where is Ashfield Comprehensive School?
Ashfield Comprehensive School is located at Sutton Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8HP.

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