Nottingham University Samworth Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bramhall Road Bilborough Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG8 4HY |
| Phone | 01159291492 |
| Reference Number | 135761 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 921 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.53%
Girls: 46.47% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 50.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 32.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 99 | 82 | 181 |
| 8 | 100 | 81 | 181 |
| 9 | 100 | 76 | 176 |
| 10 | 87 | 65 | 152 |
| 11 | 90 | 77 | 167 |
| 12 | 6 | 15 | 21 |
| 13 | 11 | 32 | 43 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 46.8% |
| African | 10.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 7.8% |
| Pakistani | 6% |
| White, Other | 5.8% |
| Unclassified | 2.9% |
| Indian | 2.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.5% |
| Asian, Other | 2.4% |
| Chinese | 2.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| Caribbean | 1.4% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-07-04 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-17 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-09-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2017-03-01 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2016-04-22 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2015-10-20 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2015-04-28 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2014-12-09 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2014-06-24 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2014-02-06 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-11-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-05-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-05-24 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 38.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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UnlockProgress 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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0.76 miles |
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Glenbrook Spencer Academy
Wigman Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 4PD |
0.8 miles |
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Jubilee L.E.A.D. Academy
Highwood Avenue, Bilborough, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 3AF |
0.84 miles |
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Fernwood Primary School
Arleston Drive, Wollaton, Nottingham, NG8 2FZ |
0.84 miles |
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Brocklewood Primary and Nursery School
Fircroft Avenue, Bilborough, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 3AL |
0.88 miles |
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Harvey Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 3BB |
0.91 miles |
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Djanogly Strelley Academy
Helston Drive, Strelley, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 6JZ |
0.99 miles |
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Kingsbury Drive, Aspley, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 3EP |
1.14 miles |
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1.59 miles |
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Mornington Primary School
Mornington Crescent, Nuthall, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 1RF |
1.6 miles |
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Horsendale Primary School
Assarts Road, Nuthall, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 1AP |
1.65 miles |
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Bramcote Hills Primary School
Moor Lane, Bramcote Hills, Bramcote, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 3GE |
1.7 miles |
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Middleton Primary and Nursery School
Harrow Road, Wollaton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 1FG |
1.74 miles |
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Rosslyn Park Primary and Nursery School
Amesbury Circus, Aspley, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 6DD |
1.85 miles |
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Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School
Southfield Road, Western Boulevard, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 3PL |
1.89 miles |
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Trowell CofE Primary School
Derbyshire Avenue, Trowell, Nottingham, Notts, Nottinghamshire, NG9 3QD |
1.91 miles |
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Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre
Kennington Road, Radford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 1QD |
2 miles |
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Swingate, Kimberley, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2PG |
2.06 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Bilborough College
Bilborough Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 4DQ |
0.21 miles |
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Westbury Academy
Chingford Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 3BT |
0.7 miles |
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Fernwood School
Goodwood Road, Wollaton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 2FT |
0.74 miles |
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Bluecoat Beechdale Academy
Harvey Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 3GP |
0.97 miles |
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Oak Field School
Wigman Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 3HW |
0.99 miles |
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The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy
Beechdale Road, Aspley, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 3EZ |
1.13 miles |
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Woodlands Academy
Beechdale Road, Aspley, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 3EZ |
1.23 miles |
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1.43 miles |
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1.73 miles |
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1.78 miles |
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Moor Lane, Bramcote, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 3GA |
1.81 miles |
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Derby Road, Bramcote, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 3GF |
1.87 miles |
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2.19 miles |
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Alderman White School
Chilwell Lane, Bramcote, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 3DU |
2.5 miles |
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The Kimberley School
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2.53 miles |
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Blue Mountain Education
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2.75 miles |
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93 Abbey Street, Dunkirk, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 2PL |
2.76 miles |
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Djanogly City Academy
Gregory Boulevard, Nottingham Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 6ND |
2.96 miles |
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Nottingham High School
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3.14 miles |
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George Spencer Academy
Arthur Mee Road, Stapleford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 7EW |
3.25 miles |