Ellis Guilford School
Secondary · Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Nottingham
Ellis Guilford School is a secondary school in Nottingham for ages 11–16 (academy sponsor led). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 20 June 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- Bar Lane, Basford, Nottingham, NG6 0HT
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Nottingham
- Pupils on roll
- 1,171 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 45.8% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.5
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 20 June 2023
Strengths
- “This is a school where everyone is given the chance to belong and succeed.”
- “Pupils learn in calm classrooms.”
- “They feel safe and cared for in school.”
To improve
- “A small minority of pupils disrupt learning or are disrespectful.”
- “However, in written work, teachers do not always spot pupils’ errors and address them.”
- “Teachers need to make sure that pupils have the chance to discuss their learning in order to deepen their understanding and develop more confidence.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 2 August 2023 (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) | 29% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 37.1 | 46 |
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: 126 first-preference applications, 212 offers in total, 126 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 Aspley Academy 0.8 mi School remains Good
- Nottingham Girls' Academy 1.0 mi Outstanding
- The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy 1.1 mi Standards maintained
- Nottingham Free School 1.3 mi School remains Good
- Bluecoat Beechdale Academy 1.3 mi School remains Good
- Djanogly City Academy 1.4 mi Not judged
- Bluecoat Trent Academy 1.6 mi Good
- The Bulwell Academy 1.9 mi No Ofsted grade