The Wells Academy

Secondary · Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Nottingham

The Wells Academy is a secondary school in Nottingham for ages 11–16 (academy sponsor led).

Key facts

Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026

No Ofsted grade Inspected 13 January 2026

“Pupils value the warm and welcoming environment at school.”
“They appreciate how staff greet them every morning at the school gates and throughout the day in corridors and lessons.”
“Leaders and staff have created an inclusive culture.”

“The proportion of pupils who miss large amounts of school, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), was above the national average.”
“While suspensions have been high in comparison with national averages, these have declined substantially.”
“At times, teachers’ support in lessons does not precisely target pupils’ exact needs.”

Safeguarding: met

Quoted from the Ofsted report published 17 March 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

Measure	School	England
GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25)	35%	45%
Attainment 8 score (2024/25)	43.1	46

Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

2026 Year 7 entry: 44 first-preference applications, 71 offers in total, 44 offers to first-preference applicants.

Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.

A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:

A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.

Straight-line distance, in Nottingham.