Nottingham Academy
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| Nottingham Academy | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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| , , Greenwood Road Site - NG3 7EB Ransom Road Site - NG3 5LR Sneinton Boulevard Site - NG2 4GL | |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy |
| Motto | "Be Inspired" |
| Local authority | City of Nottingham |
| Department for Education URN | 122904 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 3 to 19 |
| Enrollment | 1984 |
| Colour(s) | Purple And Black |
| Website | www |
The Nottingham Academy is an academy school on three sites in Nottingham, England. It caters for up to 3600 pupils aged 3–19. It is administered by a principal, and each site has a Head of School. The academy is sponsored by the Greenwood Dale Foundation Trust (GDFT).
History
The Nottingham Academy is the result of the combination of the former Elliot Durham School, which was the third worst performing school in the country in 2007, and the Greenwood Dale School, highlighted by Ofsted in 2009 as one of 12 outstanding schools serving disadvantaged communities.[1] The Academy was formed in 2009 as city academy.[2]
Notable alumni
- Tom Huddlestone football player currently with Hull City A.F.C.
References
- ^ Twelve outstanding secondary schools - Excelling against the odds, Ofsted, 24 February 2009. Retrieved 23 February 2011.
- ^ "City's three academies win backing.", Europe Intelligence Wire, Financial Times, 22 December 2005