Nottingham University Samworth Academy

StateSecondary

GoodSecondaryAges 11–18921 pupils

Bramhall Road, Bilborough, NG8 4HYWebsite01159291492

Good921 pupilsAges 11–18

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Inspected May 2023

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Ages11 - 18

Pupils921

Good2y ago

Ages11 - 18

Pupils921

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Type

Academy

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

11 - 18

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

921 / 950 (97%)

Head Teacher

Mr Carl Elder

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected May 2023

Results

Attainment 8: 40.5

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

13.4%

Absence rate

Avg 7.0%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

13.4%vs 7.0% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate13.4%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence34.6%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate28.2%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support11.1%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans2.4%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Autistic Spectrum Disorder30 pupils (24%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty20 pupils (16%)

Other19 pupils (15%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health17 pupils (14%)

Specific Learning Difficulty17 pupils (14%)

Hearing Impairment13 pupils (10%)

Physical Disability5 pupils (4%)

Speech, Language & Communication3 pupils (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)41

Teaching assistants (FTE)16

Support staff (FTE)33

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils921

Free school meals48.8%

English as additional language30.5%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British46.8%

Black African10.4%

Mixed White & Caribbean7.8%

Pakistani6.0%

White Other5.8%

Unclassified2.9%

Indian2.7%

Mixed Other2.5%

Asian Other2.4%

Chinese2.3%

Mixed White & African2.3%

Other1.8%

Mixed White & Asian1.8%

Black Other1.6%

Black Caribbean1.4%

Bangladeshi0.5%

Gypsy/Roma0.4%

Traveller Irish0.3%

White Irish0.1%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Dec 2025

Leavers' Destinations

79.0%

to education

Sixth Form18.0%

Employment2.0%

NEET11.0%

2022-23

Trust Performance

Nova Education Trust

KS4

Attainment 845.8

Progress 8-0.06

EBacc entry38.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£8,766

total expenditure per pupil

£-834 vs secondary national avg (£9,600)

Teaching staff£4,490

Support staff£1,128

Premises£209

Energy£352

Learning resources£433

Income per pupil£8,760

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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