The National CofE Academy

About The National CofE Academy

The National CofE Academy is an academy converter in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,125 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of MINSTER TRUST FOR EDUCATION. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 April 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.9 (2025/26). 22.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.8% 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

1,125 / 1,184 (95%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Church of England

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

18 April 2023

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

Annesley Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG15 7DB

Phone

01159635667

Principal

Martin Brailsford

Website

http://www.nationalacademy.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The National CofE Academy?

The National CofE Academy is an academy converter in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does The National CofE Academy have?

The National CofE Academy has 1,125 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The National CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?

The National CofE Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 April 2023).

How does The National CofE Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The National CofE Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.9 in 2025/26.

Is The National CofE Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — The National CofE Academy is part of MINSTER TRUST FOR EDUCATION.

Where is The National CofE Academy?

The National CofE Academy is located at Annesley Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG15 7DB.