Selston High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Chapel Road Selston Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 6BW |
| Phone | 01773810321 |
| Reference Number | 142725 |
Selston High School has successfully maintained the standards established in its previous inspection and continues to provide a strong educational experience for its pupils. With high expectations and robust pastoral care, students feel safe and happy, contributing to a generally positive school environment. While the school has implemented effective measures for improving behaviour and promoting attendance, some areas still require attention, particularly in communication with parents regarding behaviour policies and the need to enhance attendance rates to align with national averages.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 877 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.02%
Girls: 46.98% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 29.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 91 | 89 | 180 |
| 8 | 108 | 69 | 177 |
| 9 | 82 | 97 | 179 |
| 10 | 98 | 71 | 169 |
| 11 | 86 | 86 | 172 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.8% |
| White, Other | 1.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| African | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2025 | School inspection |
| 02 Apr 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Apr 2016 | Academy conversion letter |
| 05 Feb 2014 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Selston High School | |
| 05 Feb 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Nov 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Nov 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Sep 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Sep 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Feb 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Feb 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Dec 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 04 Dec 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 11 May 2004 | Inspection |
| 11 May 2004 | Inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations for all pupils
- Effective pastoral care and mentoring programs
- Strong curriculum that is well-structured and adapted to meet diverse needs
- Teachers demonstrate secure subject knowledge and effective delivery of the curriculum
- Proactive support for pupils with SEND
- Promotion of a love for reading through literacy initiatives
- Wide range of extra-curricular activities and career guidance
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent communication regarding behaviour policies leading to misunderstandings
- Attendance rates below national levels
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 38.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 50.6% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 76 | 13 |
| Third Preference | 54 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 26 | 23 |
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Nottingham Road, Selston, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 6DH |
0.11 miles |
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School Road, Off Portland Road, Selston, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 6AW |
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Bagthorpe Primary School
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1.07 miles |
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1.12 miles |
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1.16 miles |
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Kirkstead Junior Academy
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1.51 miles |
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