The Wells Academy

A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in Nottingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Wells Academy.

Nottingham, NG35LR Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

41

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.95
English & Maths grade 4+ %
47.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 47.7%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
23 May 2023
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Ransom Drive
Nottingham, NG35LR
Phone
1157483390
Website
thewellsacademy.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147456
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Ransom Drive, Nottingham, NG3 5LR
Website
www.thewellsacademy.org
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
800 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
702
Free School Meals
51.7% (363 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.3% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.7%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
34.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
34.2
Ebacc Attainment 8:
9.9
English Attainment 8:
7.3
Maths Attainment 8:
7.1
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
9.9
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
9.9
Ebacc English:
91.7%
Ebacc Entry:
8.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
80.3%
Ebacc Languages:
27.3%
Ebacc Maths:
96.2%
Ebacc Sciences:
90.9%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.95
Progress 8 Range:
-1.21 to -0.69

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
29 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
117
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
702 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Integrity Resilience Ambition

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from the Principal, Mr G Coles.

Admissions Criteria

Year 7 admissions via Nottingham City Council's Co-ordinated Admissions Scheme; capacity 180 pupils per year; In-Year admissions co-ordinated by Nottingham City Council; Appeals to Independent Appeals Panel.

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