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| School Name | Nottingham Free School | |
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| Postal address | The Courtaulds Building 290 Haydn Road Nottingham NG5 1EB | |
| Telephone No. | 0115 896 4949 | |
| Enquiries contact name | Mr C Fowler | |
| Name of Head Teacher / Principal | Dr J Simpson | |
| Name of the Chair of the Local Governing Body | Dr S Coulton The address to contact the Chair of the Local Governing Body is the school address as above. | |
| Name of SENDCo | Ms T Marks |
| Admissions arrangements (Current Academic Year) | The linked document contains our admissions arrangements for 2024-2025. | |
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| Admissions arrangements (Next Academic Year) | The linked document contains our admissions arrangements for 2025-2026. | |
| Admissions arrangements (Following Academic Year) | The linked document contains our admissions arrangements for 2026-2027. | |
| Suspensions and Exclusions Policy |
| Most recent OFSTED report | Nottingham Free School was inspected by Ofsted in November 2022, retaining the 'Good' rating achieved in 2017. A copy of the report can be downloaded using the link on the right, or viewed on the Ofsted website by visiting the following page: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/141010 |
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KS4 results
| Progress 8 score | Progress 8 Score 2023-24: +0.29 | |
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| Attainment 8 score | Attainment 8 Score 2023-24: 52.7 | |
| English and Maths (Basic) | Grade 4 or above in English and Maths 2023-24: 80.2% Grade 5 or above in English and Maths 2023-24: 58.6% |
KS5 results
| Contextual Progress | Progress Score 2023-24: +0.17 | |
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| Average grade | Average grade 2023-24: B- |
DfE Performance tables
| DfE Performance Tables | Please follow the related link to the DfE Performance tables for Nottingham Free School. |
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Parents and other members of the public can find out more about the curriculum we offer by visiting our Curriculum page.
| Music Development Plan |
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KS3
| The school's approach to the curriculum | Our curriculum covers all national curriculum subjects and delivers a broad and balanced experience for students. Options are chosen in year 9, so that all GCSE option courses can begin in year 10. The curriculum in each year group supports the delivery of social, moral, spiritual and cultural education (SMSC) as well as the promotion of British values. | |
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| Curriculum content | The following subjects are studied in years 7, 8 & 9. The number of lessons per week are shown in brackets. English (5) Mathematics (5) Science (5) History (2) Geography (2) Spanish (4) R.E. / Philosophy & Ethics (1) Physical Education (PE) (2) PSHCE (Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education) (1) Art, Music and Drama (2) DT, Food and ICT (2) PD-Enrich (1) | |
| Name of Curriculum Lead | Miss L Tervit |
KS4
| GCSE Qualifications | Students begin their key stage 4 curriculum in year 10, giving them two years to study their option subjects. An EBacc curriculum is available to all students and a high proportion follow this pathway. The curriculum of examined subjects is comprised of: English Language and Literature Mathematics Science (Triple or Trilogy) History or Geography Spanish The curriculum of non-examined subjects is comprised of: Core PE (physical education - a weekly triple lesson) Personal Development (PD) - PSHE and RPE Students have a further two or three option subjects, all of which are GCSE's apart from one BTEC subject. The following list shows all courses currently offered: Art Business (Yr 10 only) Computer Science Design and Technology (Yr 10 only) Drama Engineering (Year 11 only) Food Preparation and Nutritian Geography History iMedia Music PE Philosophy and Ethics Further details and KS4 course information can be found on the following link to the school website. | |
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| Name of Curriculum Lead | Mrs R Farnie and Miss L Tervit can be contacted via the school email address - contact@nottinghamfreeschool.co.uk |
KS5
| 16-19 Qualifications on offer | Our post-16 provision comprises of a suite of facilitating A-Level subjects. Specific curriculum details can be found on the Sixth Form tab on the school website. |
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Values and Ethos
| Statement of Values and Ethos | Our vision is for every learner within our vibrant and diverse school community to experience transformative academic and personal growth. Our ambitions for our students are that they will have: The depth and strength of character needed to succeed and thrive in an ever-changing world; The academic credentials that will afford them choice in their future endeavours; and a meaningful awareness and genuine appreciation of the global community to which they belong. Our ambitions for our staff are that they will: Have the personal development opportunities to learn, grow and fulfil their potential; Feel valued, supported and heard; and enjoy working in a school where their emotional and physical well-being is prioritised. |
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| Behaviour Policy | The Behaviour Policy is available to download here. | |
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| Attendance Procedure | The Attendance Policy is available to download here. | |
| Uniform Standards | The Uniform Standards are available to download here. | |
| Safeguarding/Child protection | The Safeguarding/Child Protection Policy is available to download here. | |
| Anti-bullying policy | The aim of our anti-bullying policy is to clarify for students and staff that bullying is always unacceptable. We wish to encourage an environment where independence is celebrated and individuals can flourish without fear. Every student has the right to be safe and happy, and to be protected when feeling vulnerable. Our anti-bullying policy is contained within our Behaviour Policy which can be downloaded via the link. | |
| Health and Safety policy | The Health and Safety Policy is available to download here. | |
| First Aid Policy | The First Aid Policy is available to download here. | |
| Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions | The Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions Policy is available to download here. | |
| Complaints policy | The Complaints Policy is available to download here. | |
| Managing Serial and Unreasonable Complaints policy | This policy is contained within the Complaints policy. | |
| Complaints received | In 2023-24 we received 11 complaints, which have been resolved through the Trusts procedures. | |
| SEND Policy | The SEND Policy is available to download here. | |
| Freedom of Information Publication Scheme | The Trust Freedom of Information Publication Scheme available to download here. | |
| Charging and Remissions Policy | The Charging and Remissions Policy is available to download here. | |
| Whistleblowing Policy | The Trust Whistleblowing Policy is available to download here. | |
| Online Safety Procedure | The Online Safety Policy is available to download here. | |
| Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) Policy | The Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) Policy is available to download here. |
| 16-19 Tuition Fund | The 16 to 19 tuition fund is ring-fenced funding for schools, from the ESFA (Education and Skills Funding Agency) for the provision of 16 to 19 education, to mitigate the disruption to learning arising from coronavirus (COVID-19). For the 2023-24 academic year, Nottingham Free School received £2,207. The funding is to support small group tuition for students aged 16 to 19 in English, maths and other subjects that have been disrupted, including vocational and/or academic learning. It is for students who: • have not achieved a grade 4 or 5 in GCSE English and/or GCSE Maths at age 16 and would need catch-up support • have a grade 4 or above in English and/or maths, are from an economically disadvantaged background and would need catch-up support. These are defined as students from the 27% most economically deprived areas of the country based on the index of multiple deprivation, • who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), particularly where they have experienced additional disruption to learning because of their specific needs and disabilities, subject to them meeting the eligibility for the fund. 'Small group tuition’ entails groups of up to 5 students receiving tuition for a common subject they require significant improvement in. This tuition will be in addition to the programmes of education already planned for this school year and will be delivered by existing teaching staff. We will continually review the tuition that students are receiving to ensure they are getting the maximum impact from it. These reviews will take place in line with each reporting cycle. Nottingham Free School Sixth Form will ensure that the tuition fund is used in accordance with the Government’s guidance on the 16 to 19 Tuition Fund by: • Producing this statement setting out how the fund will be used to support the most disadvantaged students. • Publishing this statement on the school website. • Recording the use of the fund, including references to individual students who receive support, the needs of those students, the number of hours of tuition delivered and retaining the evidence of the tuition provided. • Delivering the extra tuition and spend the allocated funds in the academic year 2023-24. • Notifying the Education Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) of any underspend from the Fund for it to be reclaimed. | |
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| Summer Schools Programme |
Special Education Needs (SEND) Report
| SEND report for the current academic year | Please find a downloadable copy of the Nottingham Free School 2024/25 - SEND Report. |
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Accessibility Plan for Disabled Pupils
| Accessibility Procedure | The Accessibility Policy is available to download here. |
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Public Sector Equality Duty
| Equality Objectives | Nottingham Free School is committed to the promotion of equality of opportunity and places great value on the diversity of its community. The provision of equality of opportunity and respect for the needs and rights of the individual are fundamental to the values of Nottingham Free School. Nottingham Free School fulfils its general and specific duties in relation to equality of opportunity and actively demonstrates due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, advance equality of opportunity, and foster good relations between different people when carrying out their activities, in all strands as identified in the Equality Act 2010. How we approach this is outlined below: Equality Objectives To improve the attendance of all students to 96% and continue to keep persistent absence to be below national figures. • To improve the achievement of SEND students and disadvantaged students and to narrow the achievement gap between SEND students & non-SEND students and disadvantaged & advantaged students. • To raise expectations amongst staff and students in order that 80% of young people on roll to make at least nationally expected progress each year in all core subjects. • To ensure that young people who are eligible for pupil premium (in receipt of free school meals in the last 6 years or are a child in care) have adequate support so that they attend school regularly and that the majority make nationally expected progress that is in line with their peers. • To review and revise the curriculum so that it represents a diverse culture and society and encourages tolerance and respect. • To ensure that images used around school, for example, in lessons, noticeboards, assemblies represent the diverse culture and society we live in. • To improve communication with parents and carers who are marginalised by personal circumstances such as lack of transport, language barriers or low confidence by liaising with them regularly and meeting with them regularly and providing support such as interpreters, as necessary. • To improve attendance to parents evenings, particularly for those students who are eligible for pupil premium funding, have a special need or disability or for whom English is an additional language. • To ensure that young people who attend Nottingham Free School have a voice through promotion of the student council and increased opportunities for wider student participation. |
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| School's Career Leader | Mrs Philippa Barrett contact@nottinghamfreeschool.co.uk 0115 8964949 | |
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| Careers Programme Summary | Nottingham Free School is committed to providing a planned programme of Careers, Employability and Enterprise for all students in years 7-13. At Nottingham Free School we believe that all young people and parents will need advice, guidance and support in working towards and planning for the future after leaving the academy | |
| Careers Guidance and Access For Education and Training Providers Policy Statement | Please click the link to download our Careers Programme Policy document for 2024-25 |
| Data Protection Policy | This document gives information about how the schools within the trust and the trust itself manages, processes and protects data. | |
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| Privacy Notice for Pupil Data | We use information that we gather in relation to our pupils for various purposes. Information that we hold in relation to a pupil is known as personal data. This will include data that we obtain from pupils directly and data which we obtain from other people and organisations. We might also need to continue to hold personal data for a period of time after pupils have left the school/trust. Anything that we do with this personal data is known as processing. The school/trust is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses personal data and to meeting its data protection obligations. Please see the attached document for full details. | |
| Privacy Notice for Parent/Carer Data | ||
| Privacy Notice for Trust Workforce Data |
School Governor Information
| Names of Governors, terms of office, date of appointments and who appointed them | Dr Sally Coulton - Chair Mr Kieran Phelan - Vice Chair Mrs Atia Hyde Miss Sanya Kurmani Ms Paula Powditch Mrs Nikki Bee (Non-Teaching Staff Governor) Mrs Bethan Inglis (Teaching Staff Governor) Dr Jo Simpson (Head Teacher) | |
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| Structure and responsibilities | Please find attached the Governance Scheme of Delegation. | |
| Link Governor for Safeguarding | Atia Hyde | |
| Link Governor for SEND | Paula Powditch | |
| Link Governor for Curriculum | Atia Hyde | |
| Link Governor for Careers | Kieran Phelan | |
| Link Governor for Governor Development | Sally Coulton | |
| Other Link Governors | Link Governor for Personal Development & Wellbeing - Sanya Kurmani Link Governor for Behaviour and Attitudes - Paula Powditch Link Governor for Leadership and Management & Pupil Premium - Sally Coulton Link Governor for Outcomes - Paula Powditch Link Governor for Pupil Premium - Kieran Phelan | |
| Attendance record at meetings over the last academic year | LGB Meeting Attendance 2023-24 | |
| Pecuniary Interests of Governors (Current Academic Year) | ||
| Pecuniary Interests of Governors (Previous Academic Year) |
Trust Governance Team
| Names of Trustees, terms of office, date of appointments and who appointed them | Margaret Monckton (Chair) Adrian Stephenson (Vice Chair) Lucy Burrow Tony Glover Steve Crawford Stuart Howells Jason Carter Sayed Yasmin Hussain James Ellis Gavin Brown Please follow the link to the Nova Education Trust website for further details. | |
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| Names of Members of the Academy Trust | Jonathan Sims Nicola Morrison Nichole Munro Nicolle Ndiweni Richard Flewitt | |
| Chairs of Sub-Committees | Education Committee: Adrian Stephenson People and Remuneration Committee: Lucy Burrow Strategic, Finance & Operations Committee: Steve Crawford Audit Committee: Jason Carter | |
| Chair of Nottingham Free School LGB Sub-Committee | Dr S Coulton The address to contact the Chair of the Local Governing Body is the school address as above. |
Trust Governance Documents
| Members, Trustees, Accounting Officer and Executives Pecuniary Interests | Further information is provided on the Nova Education Trust website. Please follow the related link. | |
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| Governance structures | The Nova Education Trust Governance Arrangements are available to download here. | |
| Board Diversity Data | Our published report provides diversity data about the board and our local committees. | |
| Trust annual audited accounts and report | Please follow the link to be taken to the latest Trust annual audited accounts and report. | |
| Memorandum and Articles of Association | A copy of the Memorandum and Articles of Association for Nova Education Trust can be accessed on the Nova Education Trust website. Please follow the related link. | |
| Funding Agreement | A copy of the Funding Agreement for Nova Education Trust can be accessed on the Nova Education Trust website. Please follow the related link. |
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| Trading disclosures | Nova Education Trust Company Number 07635510 A PRI/LBG/NSC/(Exempt) incorporated on 16 May 2011. Registered office address is Nova Education Trust Office (C19), The Sir Colin Campbell Building, The University Of Nottingham, Triumph Road, Nottingham, England, NG7 2TU. Telephone: 0115 807 7777. https://www.novaeducationtrust.net/ |
Latest News
- Top 5 Secondary School for Pupil Progression in Nottingham
Nottingham Free School ranked 2nd in top 5 schools for pupil progression in Nottingham (Whole School - 09/06/2025) - Inclusive Attendance - Bronze KITE award
Nottingham Free School awarded with the Bronze KITE award by Inclusive Attendance (Whole School - 13/03/2025) - School of the Year - Nova Transformational Awards
Nottingham Free School Named School of the Year at Trust Awards Evening (Whole School - 01/12/2023) - UKMT Bronze Medallist
Samuel Earns Bronze Medal in UKMT Junior Olympiad (Whole School - 22/09/2023) - Nottingham Free School Students Celebrate GCSE Success
Students at Nottingham Free School have, today, celebrated achieving excellent GCSE results (Whole School - 24/08/2023)