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The National CofE Academy

Annesley Road, Nottingham, NG15 7DB
Part of: THE NATIONAL CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST (Single-academy trust)
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The National CofE Academy
Nottingham, NG15 7DB
1,125 Pupils
1,184 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
21.50% FSM %
583 Boys
542 Girls
About The National CofE Academy

The National CofE Academy is a Secondary Academies serving Nottingham and the surrounding area in Nottinghamshire with a Church of England character. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the East Midlands region.

It has 1,125 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,184. Current headteacher: Martin Brailsford.

Information on The National CofE Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Nottinghamshire
Region East Midlands
Administrative District Ashfield
Parliamentary Constituency Sherwood Forest
Ward Hucknall North
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor MINSTER TRUST FOR EDUCATION
Opened 01-08-2011
UKPRN 10034751
URN 137159
Data Last Updated 10-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Kirsty Cowley Chair of Local Governing Body 19/06/2018 18/06/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Penny Bent Local Governor 05/02/2026 04/02/2030 Elected by parents
Mr Martin Brailsford Local Governor 01/01/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Rev Helen Chantry Local Governor 01/01/2021 — Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Sue Craven Local Governor 09/10/2025 08/10/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Craig Dean Local Governor 16/07/2023 15/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jo Eastwood Local Governor 19/07/2021 18/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jo Eastwood Local Governor 16/12/2025 15/12/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Louise Heath Local Governor 27/03/2024 26/03/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Timothy Jenkinson Local Governor 08/12/2021 07/12/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Jenny Kirkwood Local Governor 13/12/2022 12/12/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Ben Marshall Local Governor 16/07/2023 04/12/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Hucknall National Church of England Primary School
0.61 km • Nottingham
Other
Hillside Primary and Nursery School
0.68 km • Nottingham
Other
Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy
1.1 km • Hucknall
Other
Leen Mills Primary School
1.12 km • Nottingham
Other
Holgate Primary and Nursery School
1.35 km • Hucknall
Other
Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School
1.54 km • Nottingham
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The National CofE Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire.
The National CofE Academy has 1,125 pupils, with a capacity of 1,184.
The National CofE Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at The National CofE Academy is: Non-selective.
Yes, The National CofE Academy has a Church of England religious character.
The Principal at The National CofE Academy is Mr Martin Brailsford.
The National CofE Academy is at Annesley Road, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 7DB, in the Nottinghamshire local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at The National CofE Academy: Has a sixth form.
The National CofE Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr Martin Brailsford
Annesley Road, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 7DB
01159635667
www.nationalacademy.org.uk
Location
NG15 7DB  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 137159
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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