The short version
Average GCSE results. 88% capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.1 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- 47% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.1
0.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
7.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
16%
Source: 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
85%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 126 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 54 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 704
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 47%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- Trust
- GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr George Coles
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Ransom Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG3 5LR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPorchester Junior School
Primary · 967m away
Thorneywood Education Base
Miscellaneous · 1.0km away
Haydn Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Ann's Well Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
St Augustine's Catholic Primary and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Hogarth Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Westdale Infant and Nursery
Primary · 1.6km away
Our Lady & St Edward Primary & Nursery Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Wells Academy a selective school?
No. The Wells Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend The Wells Academy?
The Wells Academy currently has 704 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Wells Academy take?
The Wells Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Wells Academy?
The Wells Academy is in Nottingham, NG3 5LR, in the Nottingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Wells Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Wells Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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