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The Kimberley School

Newdigate Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2NJ

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
49.6
Attainment 8
Secondary
Phase
11–18
Ages
1,384
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About The Kimberley School

The Kimberley School is an academy converter in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,384 pupils on roll. It is part of EAST MIDLANDS EDUCATION TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.6 (2025/26). 20.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5% 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
1,384 / 1,392 (99%)
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
None
Admissions Policy
Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

20.9%
Free school meals
5%
EAL
0.9%
SEN support
7.7%
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)

49.6
Attainment 8
233 pupils
51.1%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
73%
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
64 students
25%
AAB+ (2 facilitating)
57%
To higher education
24%
To top-third universities
8%
To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

93%
Sustained destination
78%
Stayed in education
11%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

7.1%
Overall absence
18.6%
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.

80.1
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -2.5 vs 2023/24
17.3
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24
17.95
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24
£50,788
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 9% on leadership pay
↑ +£2,837 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
8
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.

£7,161
Spend per pupil
£7,388
Income per pupil
59%
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
Newdigate Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2NJ
Phone
01159387000
Head Teacher
Andrew Park

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Kimberley School?
The Kimberley School is an academy converter in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does The Kimberley School have?
The Kimberley School has 1,384 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does The Kimberley School perform at GCSE?
Pupils at The Kimberley School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.6 in 2025/26.
Is The Kimberley School part of an academy trust?
Yes — The Kimberley School is part of EAST MIDLANDS EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is The Kimberley School?
The Kimberley School is located at Newdigate Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2NJ.

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