The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 37.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
37.1
6.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
24%
18.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
26%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.20
Band 4Source: 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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 188 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 22 days per year on average — over a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 111 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,004
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 32.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF SOUTHWELL AND NOTTINGHAM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Carl Bennett (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
March 2024 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2022 | School Inspection
School inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Sherwood Hall Road, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 2DY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHorizons Academy
Free school · Grammar · Very close
Heatherley Primary School
Primary · 562m away
Asquith Primary School
Primary · 717m away
Forest Town Primary School
Primary · 827m away
Holly Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Mansfield Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Wynndale Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Samworth Church Academy a selective school?
No. Samworth Church Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Samworth Church Academy's Ofsted rating?
Samworth Church Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Samworth Church Academy?
Samworth Church Academy currently has 1,004 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Samworth Church Academy take?
Samworth Church Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Samworth Church Academy?
Samworth Church Academy is in Mansfield, NG18 2DY, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Samworth Church Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Samworth Church Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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