Nottingham University Samworth Academy is a secondary school in Nottingham, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Nottingham University Samworth Academy currently has around 921 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.5% boys and 46.5% girls. Around 50.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 11.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 32.1%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 46.8%. african pupils make up about 10.4%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 89% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (79%) , including 22% who stay in school sixth forms and 31% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Bramhall Road, Nottingham, NG8 4HY |
| Website: | http://www.nusa.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01159291492 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Nottingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Carl Elder |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 135761 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/09/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 950 |
| Number of Pupils: | 921 |
| Number of Boys: | 493 |
| Number of Girls: | 428 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 11.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 32.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 46.80% | 431 |
| African | 10.40% | 96 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 7.80% | 72 |
| Pakistani | 6.00% | 55 |
| Other White | 5.80% | 53 |
| Unclassified | 2.90% | 27 |
| Indian | 2.70% | 25 |
| Other Mixed | 2.50% | 23 |
| Other Asian | 2.40% | 22 |
| White and Black African | 2.30% | 21 |
| Chinese | 2.30% | 21 |
| White and Asian | 1.80% | 17 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.80% | 17 |
| Other Black | 1.60% | 15 |
| Caribbean | 1.40% | 13 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 5 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.40% | 4 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.30% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Primary and Nursery School Westwick Road , Bilborough NG8 4HB | - not rated | 637 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland Spencer Academy Westwick Road , Bilborough NG8 4HB | 4out of 4 | 637 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Melbury Primary School Melbury Road , Bilborough NG8 4AU | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firbeck Academy Firbeck Road , Wollaton NG8 2FB | 3out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firbeck Primary and Nursery School with Individual Needs Centre for Deaf Children Firbeck Road , Wollaton NG8 2FB | - not rated | 1,338 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham University Samworth Academy Bramhall Road , Bilborough NG8 4HY | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Sharp School Bramhall Road , Bilborough NG8 4HY | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernwood School Goodwood Road , Wollaton NG8 2FT | - not rated | 1,303 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernwood School Goodwood Road , Wollaton NG8 2FT | 4out of 4 | 1,303 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Player Comprehensive School Denewood Crescent , Bilborough NG8 3DH | - not rated | 1,376 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilborough College College Way , NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 346 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 362 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Linings School 28 Old Park Close , Bilborough NG8 4FR | - not rated | 830 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Rectory 11 St Agnes Close , Off Wigman Road NG8 4BJ | - not rated | 956 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New Hardwick School Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | - not rated | 1,058 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury Academy Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | 3out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury School Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.