The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form

A good academy converter school in Nottinghamshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form.

Nottingham, NG125FF Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
57.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.16
English & Maths grade 4+ %
62.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 75.0%
Continue in education or training
45.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 52.0%
Sustained employment
68.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 34.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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
22 September 2011
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Church Drive
Keyworth
Nottingham, NG125FF
Phone
1159373506
Website
southwolds.co.uk/

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138191
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Church Drive, Keyworth, Nottingham, NG12 5FF
Website
http://www.southwolds.co.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
EAST MIDLANDS EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1,114 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,032
Free School Meals
17.8% (184 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.2% (12 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
52.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
34.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
6.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
52%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
50 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
6.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
75.0 (+23.0 vs average)
Attainment 8:
52.0 (+12.5 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.16 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
64 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
129
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,032 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematical Studies (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(20 students)
Economics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(12 students)
Business Studies:Single (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(18 students)
English Language (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)
Art & Design (Photography) (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

British values: democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Head Teacher Halina Angus emphasising the balance between outstanding exam results and wider personal development, with a focus on high expectations and strong behaviour.

Facilities

Learning Resource Centre (LRC) The Refectory (Canteen) In-house Catering Service Biometric cashless system for payments Online payments system

Admissions Criteria

Admission policy is downloadable in Policies and Documents. Maps of current catchment areas are downloadable. Feeder primary schools include Bunny, Candleby Lane, Cotgrave CofE, Crossdale, Keyworth, Tollerton, Kinoulton, Willoughby and Willow Brook. Additional pupils may come from West Bridgford, Bingham and Leicestershire. For Year 7 entry in September 2026, contact Amy Devonish; Sixth Form applications are handled directly by The South Wolds Academy; in-year transfers are managed via specified contacts.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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