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Nottingham University Samworth Academy
Bramhall Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 4HY, Nottingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
30.4 / 100
Bottom 30%
Better than 30% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
921
Capacity
950
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 40.5, placing it in the top 77% nationally. While 60% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher-grade attainment, as only 35% reach grade 5 or above. Additionally, the percentage of students progressing to university is 36%, but none are entering top-third institutions, indicating potential for further academic growth.
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Last inspected: 19 September 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 40.5 | Bottom 23% 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%. | 60% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 35% | Bottom 28% 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%. | 10% | Bottom 5% 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%. | 4% | Bottom 5% 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%. | 36% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 11 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British46.8%
Black African10.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.7.8%
Asian Pakistani6.0%
White Other5.8%
Asian Indian2.7%
Mixed Other2.5%
Asian Other2.4%
Mixed W+B African2.3%
Asian Chinese2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Other1.8%
Black Other1.6%
Black Caribbean1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
traveller_irish0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.96380, -1.23491 · NG8 4HY
School details
Local authorityNottingham
RegionEast Midlands
URN135761
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.nusa.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Nottingham University Samworth Academy rated by Ofsted?
Nottingham University Samworth Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 September 2017.
Is Nottingham University Samworth Academy a good school?
Nottingham University Samworth Academy scores 30.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 30% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Nottingham University Samworth Academy in GCSEs?
Nottingham University Samworth Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.5. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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