Best 3 Secondary schools in East Midlands – comparison

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

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Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy (Secondary) in Chesterfield; The Market Bosworth School (Secondary) in Nuneaton; Redhill Academy (Secondary) in Nottingham — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy, The Market Bosworth School and Redhill Academy. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around Chesterfield, Derbyshire, Nuneaton, Warwickshire and Nottingham, Nottinghamshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy), published Jul 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,250, combined total ≈ 3,800, typical FSM 15–20%, range 10–15%–20–25%; all within the REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST trust.

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Attribute	St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy S41 8AG	The Market Bosworth School CV13 0JT	Redhill Academy NG5 8GX
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 8AG	Nuneaton Warwickshire CV13 0JT	Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG5 8GX
Latest Ofsted	1 14 Jul 2024	1 30 Jun 2024	1 11 Jun 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 850 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,600 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1260	860	1348
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Derbyshire (830)	Leicestershire (855)	REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST
Website	www.st-maryshigh.derbyshire.sch.uk	www.tmbs.leics.sch.uk	www.theredhillacademy.org.uk
Telephone	01246201191	01455290251	01159261481
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

S41 8AG

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S41 8AG
Ofsted: 1 14 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Derbyshire (830)
Website: www.st-maryshigh.derbyshire.sch.uk
Telephone: 01246201191

The Market Bosworth School

CV13 0JT

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Nuneaton
Warwickshire
CV13 0JT
Ofsted: 1 30 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 850 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Leicestershire (855)
Website: www.tmbs.leics.sch.uk
Telephone: 01455290251

Redhill Academy

NG5 8GX

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG5 8GX
Ofsted: 1 11 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.theredhillacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 01159261481

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.