How many pupils does Quarrydale Academy have?

Quarrydale Academy has 1,277 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Quarrydale Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Quarrydale Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.3 in 2025/26.

Is Quarrydale Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Quarrydale Academy is part of QUARRYDALE ACADEMY.

Where is Quarrydale Academy?

Quarrydale Academy is located at Stoneyford Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 2DU.

Quarrydale Academy

Stoneyford Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 2DU

Not rated

Inspected 7 May 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

39.3

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,277

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Quarrydale Academy

Quarrydale Academy is an academy converter in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,277 pupils on roll. It is part of QUARRYDALE ACADEMY. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.3 (2025/26). 38.2% 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: 1,277 / 1,550 (82%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 7 May 2025

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

38.2%

Free school meals

5.8%

EAL

1.6%

SEN support

9.9%

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)

39.3

Attainment 8

225 pupils

26.7%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

51.1%

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)

C+

A-level average grade

18 students

33.3%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

67%

To higher education

13%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

91%

Sustained destination

82%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.3%

Overall absence

23.2%

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.

73.9

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

18.5

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

18.36

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -2.2 vs 2023/24

£47,032

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 9% on leadership pay

↑ +£948 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

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.

£7,579

Spend per pupil

£7,919

Income per pupil

53%

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: Stoneyford Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 2DU
Phone: 01623554178
Headteacher: Tim Paling
Website: http://www.quarrydale.notts.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

QUARRYDALE ACADEMY →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Quarrydale Academy?: Quarrydale Academy is an academy converter in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Quarrydale Academy have?: Quarrydale Academy has 1,277 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Quarrydale Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Quarrydale Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.3 in 2025/26.
Is Quarrydale Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Quarrydale Academy is part of QUARRYDALE ACADEMY.
Where is Quarrydale Academy?: Quarrydale Academy is located at Stoneyford Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 2DU.

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