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Nottingham University Samworth Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Matthew Turton

corporate_fareNOVA EDUCATION TRUST

location_onNottingham, NG8 4HY

language Visit Website phone 1159291492

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

835

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Attainment 8

40.5

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GCSE Rank

#13 in Nottingham

#2,472 of 3,216 nationally

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Nottingham University Samworth Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Nottingham, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Nottingham University Samworth Academy is an academy sponsor led in Nottingham, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of NOVA EDUCATION TRUST. The school has approximately 921 pupils on roll, of whom 54% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.5, placing the school #13 in Nottingham and #2,472 of 3,216 nationally. 35.20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 14.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 7 A-level subjects. 24.0% of A-level entries were graded A*–B. A-level value added: -0.79 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.6× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 8 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 22.4 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

40.5

Grade 5+ E&M

35.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)14.8%

Entering EBacc9.70%

EBacc APS3.18

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.61

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc5.80%

EBacc APS3.05

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.36

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc7%

EBacc APS2.98

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc39%

EBacc APS3.69

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.41

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc21%

EBacc APS2.81

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16%

EBacc APS3.05

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

84%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)74%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)13%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.79

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*–B24.0%

VA Banding Well below average

Retention rate85.7%

A-level subjects offered7

2024

Students

2023

2022

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

17 May 2023

Inspection Report

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19 September 2017

Inspection Report

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01 March 2017

Inspection Report

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22 April 2016

Inspection Report

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20 October 2015

Inspection Report

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28 April 2015

Inspection Report

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09 December 2014

Inspection Report

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24 June 2014

Inspection Report

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06 February 2014

Inspection Report

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15 November 2013

Inspection Report

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23 May 2012

Inspection Report

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24 May 2011

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2017-09-19

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2017-03-01

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2016-04-22

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-10-20

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2013-11-14

None Legacy

Inadequate

Education

Inadequate

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Inadequate

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

27.4%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

12.8%(118 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

6pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 921 pupils. During this period, there were 252 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 27.4%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	921	252	27.4%	7.3%	6
2024/25 (Autumn term)	913	160	17.5%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	879	64	7.3%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	875	82	9.4%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	860	101	11.7%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	840	104	12.4%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	835	84	10.1%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	807	98	12.1%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	807	144	17.8%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	807	113	14.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	801	124	15.5%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	758	138	18.2%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	742	28	3.8%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	746	124	16.6%	3.9%	4
2019/20 (Summer term)	792	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	792	89	11.2%	3.2%	3
2019/20 (Autumn term)	792	144	18.2%	4.2%	9
2018/19 (Summer term)	812	139	17.1%	3.1%	2
2018/19 (Spring term)	808	182	22.5%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	807	142	17.6%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	760	98	12.9%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	757	91	12.0%	3.0%	3
2017/18 (Autumn term)	747	166	22.2%	3.7%	5
2016/17 (Summer term)	744	118	15.9%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	763	79	10.4%	3.3%	3
2016/17 (Autumn term)	763	65	8.5%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 30 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 20 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 19 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 17 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 17 pupils

Hearing Impairment 13 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 3 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

85.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

90.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

30.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree45%

agree40%

disagree10%

don't know5%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree30%

agree50%

disagree20%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree30%

agree30%

disagree10%

strongly disagree5%

not applicable25%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree40%

agree55%

strongly disagree5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree45%

agree45%

disagree5%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree45%

agree45%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree40%

agree55%

strongly disagree5%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree45%

agree50%

disagree5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree35%

agree50%

disagree10%

strongly disagree5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes85%

no15%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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