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Nottingham University Samworth Academy

Nottingham, NG8 4HYSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
Progress 8
-0.61
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
95 1st-choice / 129 places
Ranking
#2,750
of 3,141 nationally

About Nottingham University Samworth Academy

Nottingham University Samworth Academy’s headline Progress 8 score of -0.61 places it well below the Nottingham local authority average of -0.25 for state secondary schools, a gap that marks it as one of the lower-performing schools in the city. In fact, the school ranks 10th out of 14 schools in the LA on this measure, putting it in the bottom half locally and in the bottom 50% nationally. The school’s attainment 8 score of 38.4 is also modest, and just 30.3% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths (the basics 5 measure), compared with 57.4% at the grade 4 threshold. The EBacc entry rate is very low at 5.8%, and only 0.6% of pupils achieved the full EBacc at grade 5 or above. These figures suggest that, for a family focused on academic outcomes, this school may not be the strongest option in Nottingham.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBramhall Road, Nottingham, Nottingham, NG8 4HY
HeadteacherCarl Elder
Local AuthorityNottingham
Number of Pupils921
Free School Meals (FSM)50.2%
School Capacity921 / 950 (97% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (18 May 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Oct 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Swimming PoolTennis CourtsSports HallTheatrePlaying FieldsLibraryICT SuiteScience LabsGymnasiumAstro TurfChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

Martial ArtsNetballHockeyBasketballFootballRugbyAthleticsCricketTennisSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Duke of EdinburghDramaDebateEco ClubChoirBook ClubChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:00

Source: nusa.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nottingham University Samworth Academy

Nottingham University Samworth Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.