Quarrydale Academy
Quarrydale Academy is a secondary school (Academy converter), ages 11–18, in Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17, in the Nottinghamshire council area. It has 1,265 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (7 May 2025): Requires improvement in all 5 graded areas. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Requires improvement in all 5 graded areas — inspected 7 May 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Requires improvement |
Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
Personal development | Requires improvement |
Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Sixth form | Requires improvement |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | -0.56 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 36.6 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 24.1 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 237 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 34.17 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | C+ | 2024/25 |
A level students | 37 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,265 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 38.2% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 5.8% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 9.95% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 1.64% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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