How do I apply for a place at Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology?

Applications for Year 7 places at Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology

Q: Is Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 28 September 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 6th of 19 secondary schools in Nottingham. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

Q: What are Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology averaged an Attainment 8 score of 51.5 (England: 46.2). 63.1% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

93 Abbey Street, Dunkirk, Nottingham, NG7 2PL

Local ranking6th of 19 secondary schools in Nottingham

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

935

Capacity

11-19

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 28 September 2022. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 51.5 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 63.1% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 83.6% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 122

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 94.0%
Continued in education: 91.0%
Apprenticeships: 2.0%
Employment: 2.0%
Not sustained: 2.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 91.0%
Higher education: 67.0%
Apprenticeships: 8.0%
Employment: 14.0%
Not sustained: 5.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

B-

Avg A-Level Grade

38.1

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

38.3

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

136

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 33.6% nat17.5%
16-18 Cohort: 303

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 913
Boys: 547 (59%)
Girls: 381 (41%)
Capacity: 935 (99% full)
SEND: 11.6%
FSM Eligible: 41.2%
EAL: 38.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.6%
SEN Support: 11.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 24.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 37.4
Budget per Pupil: £7,303/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 6.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 17.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Free schools
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Asian Pakistani: 20.3%
White British: 19.6%
Black African: 12.5%
White Other: 8.8%
Asian Other: 6.3%
Other: 6.3%
Mixed Other: 5.7%
Asian Indian: 5.6%

20.3%

Asian Pakistani

19.6%

White British

12.5%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01158592040

dthompson@nuast.org

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93 Abbey Street

Nottingham, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 140984
UKPRN: 10047253
Establishment No.: 4004
Trust: NOVA EDUCATION TRUST

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