Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology
Secondary · Free schools · Ages 11–19 · Nottingham
Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology is a secondary school in Nottingham for ages 11–19 (free schools). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 28 September 2022.
Key facts
- Address
- 93 Abbey Street, Dunkirk, Nottingham, NG7 2PL
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Nottingham
- Pupils on roll
- 928 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 28.1% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.6
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 28 September 2022
Strengths
- “Pupils say that they are safe and happy at school.”
- “Typically, a younger pupil commented, ‘Pupils feel safe and have lots of wonderful staff to help them out.”
- “Pupils appreciate the distinctiveness of the school with its strong focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics.”
To improve
- “Pupils say that there is some bullying.”
- “However, some pupils do not yet access the support they need to become fluent readers.”
- “However, a minority of parents disagree.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 14 November 2022 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 53% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 51.1 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | B- | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 194 first-preference applications, 120 offers in total, 107 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Nottingham.
- Bluecoat Wollaton Academy 1.1 mi Standards maintained
- The Nottingham Emmanuel School 1.3 mi Not judged
- Djanogly City Academy 1.9 mi Not judged
- Bluecoat Aspley Academy 2.0 mi School remains Good
- Nottingham Girls' Academy 2.1 mi Outstanding
- Bluecoat Beechdale Academy 2.2 mi School remains Good
- Fernwood School 2.2 mi Outstanding
- Farnborough Spencer Academy 2.2 mi Good