Colonel Frank Seely Academy

About Colonel Frank Seely Academy

Colonel Frank Seely Academy is an academy sponsor led in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 859 pupils on roll. It is part of REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 May 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.2 (2025/26). 22.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Nottinghamshire →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

859 / 1,091 (79%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

17 May 2022

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Flatts Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG14 6JZ

Phone

01159652495

Headteacher

J Gale

Website

www.cfsacademy.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Colonel Frank Seely Academy?

Colonel Frank Seely Academy is an academy sponsor led in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Colonel Frank Seely Academy have?

Colonel Frank Seely Academy has 859 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Colonel Frank Seely Academy's Ofsted rating?

Colonel Frank Seely Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 May 2022).

How does Colonel Frank Seely Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Colonel Frank Seely Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.2 in 2025/26.

Is Colonel Frank Seely Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Colonel Frank Seely Academy is part of REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Colonel Frank Seely Academy?

Colonel Frank Seely Academy is located at Flatts Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG14 6JZ.