Nottingham University Samworth Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Nottingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Nottingham University Samworth Academy.

Nottingham, NG84HY Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

20

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
40.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.61
English & Maths grade 4+ %
52.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 57.4%
Continue in education or training
5.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 14.0%
Sustained employment
41.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 18.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
19 September 2017
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Bramhall Road
Bilborough
Nottingham, NG84HY
Phone
1159291492
Website
nusa.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135761
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Bramhall Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, NG8 4HY
Website
http://www.nusa.org.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
NOVA EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
950 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
875
Free School Meals
52.0% (455 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.3% (20 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.5%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
32.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
38.4
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.6
English Attainment 8:
8.5
Maths Attainment 8:
7.8
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
11.5
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.6
Ebacc English:
88.4%
Ebacc Entry:
2.6%
Ebacc Humanities:
55.5%
Ebacc Languages:
11.0%
Ebacc Maths:
91.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
91.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.61
Progress 8 Range:
-0.84 to -0.37
University Progression:
14.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
14.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
18.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
57.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
14%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
28 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
54 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
109
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
875 pupils
11-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Work Hard Be Kind

Head Teacher's Message

Head Teacher Carl Elder emphasises that Nottingham University Samworth Academy aims to be recognised as outstanding in every aspect, with staff who care for every student, strong welfare support, high expectations, regular attendance, proper uniform and equipment, and an openness to visitors and to sharing information about the school.

Facilities

The Restaurant Large, dynamic sports hall Lecture theatre Radio studio (fully equipped) Smartboards in classrooms Green living roof Biodiesel boiler using renewable energy

Curriculum Highlights

KS4: GCSE Qualifications KS5: 16‑19 qualifications including Extended Diploma BTECs (Level 3) and A Levels (Biology, Chemistry, Geography, History, Mathematics, Psychology) KS5 study programme includes two personal development and two Careers (Year 13) or EPQ (Year 12) sessions per week, mentoring, and possible work experience linked to courses KS3/KS4/KS5 curriculum overview with details on progression and subject pathways Opportunities to work with younger pupils as literacy mentors and to gain qualifications in first aid and British Sign Language

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