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The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form
Church Drive, Keyworth, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 5FF, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
71.7 / 100
Top 28%
Better than 72% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,024
Capacity
1,114
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, achieving an Attainment 8 score of 53.5, placing it in the top 18% nationally. A commendable 76% of students attain grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 61% achieve grade 5 or above, indicating a solid foundation for further education. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 83% recommending the school, although the EBacc entry rate of 22% suggests there may be room for growth in this area.
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Last inspected: 23 April 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 53.5 | Top 18% 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%. | 76% | Top 24% 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%. | 61% | Top 17% 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%. | 22% | Bottom 46% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 46% 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%. | 71% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 29% | Above avg |
Based on 49 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (170 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of subjects
93%
My child is happy
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
Progress is communicated
89%
My child feels safe
89%
My child makes good progress
87%
I'd recommend this school
83%
School has high expectations
79%
Behaviour is good
78%
School supports development
75%
School responds to concerns
57%
School keeps me informed
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.8%
Asian Chinese5.4%
White Other3.1%
Asian Other2.6%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Other1.5%
Asian Indian1.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Black African0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
White Irish0.4%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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52.87344, -1.08486 · NG12 5FF
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN138191
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.southwolds.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form rated by Ofsted?
The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 April 2025.
Is The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form a good school?
The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form scores 71.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 28% 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 The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form?
Based on 170 Ofsted Parent View responses, The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form in GCSEs?
The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.5. 76% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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