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Samworth Church Academy
Sherwood Hall Road, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 2DY, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.6 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,004
Capacity
900
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
112%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 37.1, the school ranks in the top 89% of schools in the UK, indicating a solid academic foundation. However, it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted, and only 45% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which may concern some parents. Parent satisfaction is relatively low, with just 52% recommending the school, although more than half of students progress to university, including 9% to top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 20 May 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 37.1 | Bottom 11% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 45% | Bottom 8% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 24% | Bottom 7% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 26% | Bottom 33% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 15% | Bottom 33% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 55% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 9% | Below avg |
Based on 56 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (66 responses)
★★★★★2.8
Good range of subjects
86%
Good range of extra-curricular
80%
My child feels safe
71%
My child makes good progress
65%
School has high expectations
62%
My child is happy
61%
School supports development
58%
Progress is communicated
56%
I'd recommend this school
52%
Behaviour is good
50%
School responds to concerns
42%
School keeps me informed
32%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.8%
White Other8.4%
Black African2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed Other0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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53.14750, -1.17069 · NG18 2DY
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN135583
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Samworth Church Academy rated by Ofsted?
Samworth Church Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 May 2025.
Is Samworth Church Academy a good school?
Samworth Church Academy scores 4.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Samworth Church Academy?
Based on 66 Ofsted Parent View responses, Samworth Church Academy receives a satisfaction score of 56% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Samworth Church Academy in GCSEs?
Samworth Church Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.1. 45% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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