Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology
School Name: Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology Address: 93 Abbey Street, Dunkirk Town/City: Nottingham County: Nottinghamshire Postcode: NG7 2PL Telephone Number: 0115 859 2040 Website: www.nuast.org
Phase: Secondary (ages 11-19) Type: Free schools Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2014 Trust: Nova Education Trust Sponsor: Nova Education Trust
Headteacher: Mr David Thompson
Capacity: 935
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 928 (59% boys & 41% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 35.1%
URN: 140984
DfE Number: 892/4004
UKPRN: 10047253
UPRN: 100032287376
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: Nottingham (E06000018)
Constituency: Nottingham South (E14001412)
Electoral Ward: Lenton & Wollaton East (E05012283)
Easting & Northing: 455147E, 338460N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 56' 28.84" N 1° 10' 50.53" W
Plus Code: 9C4WWRR9+GP
DfE Record: View record
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Same trust
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- Firbeck Academy
- Birklands Primary School
- Nottingham Free School
- Robert Miles Infant School
- Westdale Junior School
- The Newark Academy
- The Garibaldi School
- The Suthers School
- Victoria Primary School
- Melton Vale Sixth Form College
- Kirk Hallam Community Academy
- Forest Town Primary School
- The Herewoode Academy
- Nottingham University Samworth Academy
- Toot Hill School
- Meden School
- Firbeck Academy
- Birklands Primary School
- Nottingham Free School
- Robert Miles Infant School
- Westdale Junior School
- The Newark Academy
- The Garibaldi School
- The Suthers School
- Victoria Primary School
- Melton Vale Sixth Form College
- Kirk Hallam Community Academy
- Forest Town Primary School
- The Herewoode Academy
- Ms Philippa Barr - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 October 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
- Mr Christopher Daniel - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 March 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 March 2027.
- Mr Edward Englefield - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 June 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 June 2028.
- Miss Emily Ingram - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 June 2029.
- Dr Peter Milligan - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 February 2028.
- Mr Chris Musson - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 July 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 25 July 2029.
- Mr Ben Parry - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 June 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 June 2026.
- Mr Jason Phoenix - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 April 2024 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 1 April 2028.
- Dr Claire Stewart - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 March 2028.
- Mr Dave Thompson - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 June 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).