Nottingham University Samworth Academy
Secondary · Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–18 · Nottingham
Nottingham University Samworth Academy is a secondary school in Nottingham for ages 11–18 (academy sponsor led). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 18 May 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- Bramhall Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, NG8 4HY
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Nottingham
- Pupils on roll
- 841 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 52.2% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.2
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 18 May 2023
Strengths
- “Pupils are proud and happy to be part of this inclusive school.”
- “The atmosphere is cheerful and friendly.”
- “They have positive relationships with staff, who know them well and challenge them.”
To improve
- “However, this is not consistent across all areas of the curriculum.”
- “A small number of pupils need help to improve their well-being, behaviour or attendance.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 4 July 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 35% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 40.5 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | D | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 96 first-preference applications, 149 offers in total, 96 offers to first-preference applicants.
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Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Nottingham.
- Fernwood School 0.7 mi Outstanding
- Bluecoat Beechdale Academy 1.0 mi School remains Good
- The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy 1.1 mi Standards maintained
- Nottingham Girls' Academy 1.4 mi Outstanding
- Bluecoat Wollaton Academy 1.7 mi Standards maintained
- Bluecoat Aspley Academy 1.8 mi School remains Good
- Ellis Guilford School 2.2 mi Good
- Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology 2.8 mi Good