School Guide analyses schools based on official performance data fields, including exam results and Ofsted inspections.
While exam league tables do not rank schools from ‘best to worst’ – as they do not take into account factors such as teaching quality, the number of pupils with special educational needs or whether the school serves a disadvantaged area – we have published this list to provide parents with important information they can consider alongside inspection reports and other ways to assess the quality of local schools.
The list takes into account each school’s most recent Ofsted rating, coupled with its GCSE pass rate from 2022.
Note that some local schools are currently unrated on schoolguide.co.uk and so do not feature on the list.
1. All Saints Catholic Voluntary Academy
The school on Broomhill Lane has a current 'good' Ofsted rating - with 76% of students attaining 5+ GCSE grades 9-4, according to the most recent figures. Photo: m
2. The Joseph Whitaker School
The school on Warsop Lane in Rainworth has a current 'good' Ofsted rating - with 70% of students attaining 5+ GCSE grades 9-4 in last year's exams. Photo: m
3. Ashfield School
The school on Sutton Road, Kirkby, has a current 'good' Ofsted rating - with 68% of students attaining 5+ GCSE grades 9-4 in 2022. Photo: m
4. Meden School
The school on Burns Lane in Warsop has a current 'good' Ofsted rating - with 62% of students attaining 5+ GCSE grades 9-4 last year. Photo: m