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The Wells Academy
Ransom Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG3 5LR, Nottingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.1 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
704
Capacity
800
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
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Last inspected: 23 May 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & 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. | 43.1 | Bottom 35% 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%. | 59% | Bottom 32% 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 27% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 17% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 17% UK |
Parent View (36 responses)
★★★★★3.9
My child feels safe
94%
I'd recommend this school
92%
My child makes good progress
89%
Good range of subjects
89%
School has high expectations
89%
My child is happy
83%
Good range of extra-curricular
83%
School keeps me informed
83%
Behaviour is good
83%
School supports development
81%
Progress is communicated
69%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British24.3%
Black African13.8%
White Other8.8%
Other7.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.4%
Asian Pakistani5.5%
Mixed Other3.7%
Mixed W+B African3.6%
Asian Other3.0%
Black Caribbean3.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
Black Other2.0%
Asian Chinese1.6%
Asian Indian1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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52.97721, -1.13020 · NG3 5LR
School details
Local authorityNottingham
RegionEast Midlands
URN147456
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.thewellsacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is The Wells Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Wells Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 May 2023.
Is The Wells Academy a good school?
The Wells Academy scores 11.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% 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 Wells Academy?
Based on 36 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Wells Academy receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Wells Academy in GCSEs?
The Wells Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.1. 59% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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