SchoolScoresNottingham University Samworth Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of NOVA EDUCATION TRUST
Bramhall Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, NG8 4HY
0115 929 1492 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 19 September 2017.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 18 May 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
165 pupils in this year group.
35% — 5 points below the Nottingham average, and 10 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Nottingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 35% | 40% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 40.5 | 43 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.2 | 3.7 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
164 pupils in this year group.
84% — 4 points below the Nottingham average, and 8 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Nottingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 84% | 88% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 18% | 27% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 22% | 14% | 13% |
| Further education college | 37% | 42% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 88% | 84% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
16 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Nottingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | D | C | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 0% | 22% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 24% | 46% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 20 | 31.6 | 35 |
Average A level grade, over time
| 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Not published | Not published | D |
A level subjects, 2024/25
7 subjects, 25 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 8 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Biology, Chemistry, History, Sociology, Art and Design (Fine Art), English Literature.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
21 students in this year group.
86% — 10 points above the Nottingham average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Nottingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 86% | 76% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 7% | 7% |
| Work | 10% | 28% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 36% | 86% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
11 students in this year group.
36% — 26 points below the Nottingham average, and 24 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Nottingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 36% | 62% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 0% | 15% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 13% | 36% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Nottingham. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 149 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 96 |
| Of those, offered a place | 96 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 215 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.6 · 2025: 0.7 · 2026: 0.6
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Nottingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 18 state secondary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 92% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 53.7% | 43.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 18 state secondary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 36% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.4% | 1.4%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 11th highest of 18 state secondary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 29% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 11.1% | 14.7%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 10th highest of 18 state secondary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 79% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 30.5% | 34.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 18th lowest of 18 state secondary schools in Nottingham. Lower than 4% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 13.4% | 8.8%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 17th lowest of 18 state secondary schools in Nottingham. Lower than 9% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 34.6% | 24.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 16th lowest of 18 state secondary schools in Nottingham. Lower than 9% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 56.5 | 29.7 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 18th lowest of 18 state secondary schools in Nottingham. Lower than 6% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 18.1% | 10.1% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded9 pupils | 0.98% | 0.61% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 15th highest of 18 state secondary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 19% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.2 | 17.0 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 12th highest of 18 state secondary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 14% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.0 | 10.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 6th highest of 18 state secondary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 79% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 19.5% | 15.7%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Bilborough College 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · C+ average A level grade
- Fernwood School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 63% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bluecoat Beechdale Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 21% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 59% grade 5+ English and maths
- Nottingham Girls' Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bluecoat Wollaton Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2024 · 52% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bluecoat Aspley Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 47% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bramcote College 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 59% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ellis Guilford School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 29% grade 5+ English and maths
- Alderman White School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 60% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Nottingham University Samworth Academy's Ofsted rating?
Nottingham University Samworth Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 19 September 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 18 May 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Nottingham University Samworth Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 35% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 10 points below the England average of 45%.
Is Nottingham University Samworth Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 96 families put Nottingham University Samworth Academy as their first choice for 149 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 96 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 135761.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.