The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.5
3.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
6.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
10%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.79
Band 5Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
84%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 164 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 25 days per year on average — over a month of school.
34% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
9% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 61 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 921
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 50.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- Trust
- NOVA EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Carl Elder (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
September 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Bramhall Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 4HY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBilborough College
16 plus · 331m away
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Melbury Primary School
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Silver Linings School
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Westbury Academy
Academy · 1.1km away
Westbury School
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Fernwood School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Firbeck Primary and Nursery School with Individual Needs Centre for Deaf Children
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Nottingham University Samworth Academy a selective school?
No. Nottingham University Samworth Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Nottingham University Samworth Academy's Ofsted rating?
Nottingham University Samworth Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Nottingham University Samworth Academy?
Nottingham University Samworth Academy currently has 921 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Nottingham University Samworth Academy take?
Nottingham University Samworth Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Nottingham University Samworth Academy?
Nottingham University Samworth Academy is in Nottingham, NG8 4HY, in the Nottingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Nottingham University Samworth Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Nottingham University Samworth Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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