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Nottingham University Samworth Academy
Bramhall Road, Bilborough, Nottingham NG8 4HY
Nottingham University Samworth Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 840 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In May 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Nova Education Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology, Nottingham Free School, Kirk Hallam Community Academy, Toot Hill School and The Garibaldi School.)
Particular strengths include Finances and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Disadvantaged pupils and Representation.
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Finances: Above average. The school budget has been in surplus
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: About average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all roughly average.
Progress: Below average. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is very high.
Attainment: Poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Sixth form: Poor. Progress is below average. Destinations at 18 are poor.
Destinations: Poor. The proportions of students going on to education, training or work at the ages of 16 and 18 are both very low. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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