[7] The Brunts Academy can trace its history back to an elementary school that was founded in 1687 and had endowments equal to £100 per year.

In 1709,[8] Samuel Brunt left a bequest in order that local children could learn an honest trade.

[10] In 1830 Brunts Charity owned buildings and land in East Bridgford, Nottingham's marketplace and at Claypole in Lincolnshire.

The Samuel Brunts Statue was formerly on the front of the old Black Boy Hotel in Nottingham Market Place.

As he strolled one day down Toothill Lane With his red-heeled shoes and his gold-topped cane He took a pinch of choice rappee "And I know what I’ll do with my lands", said he.

[14] Overall the school is characterised by a high proportion of white pupils compared with the national average and nearly all students have English as their first language.

Attainment was "broadly average" at the visit of Her Majesty's Inspectorate in 2009 (before academy status); the school was assessed as "satisfactory" with higher marks for its pastoral care.