Nottingham University Samworth Academy

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Bramhall Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, NG8 4HYOpen in maps

Nottingham University Samworth Academy is a secondary school in Nottingham for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 117 schools in Nottingham. It ranks 32nd of 42 secondary schools in Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2017.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 19 September 2017, report published 17 October 2017

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

165 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score40.5

40.5, 5.6 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths35.2%

35.2%, 10.2 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths60%

60%, 4.8 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc9.7%

9.7%, 30.8 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.18

3.18, 0.91 below the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

16 students

Average point score per A level entry20.00

20.00, 15 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade D, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

841 pupils on roll, with places for 950

Eligible for free school meals52.2%

52.2%, 25.7 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language32.7%

32.7%, 11.1 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.1%

12.1%, 2.7 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.1%

2.1%, 3.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Nottingham University Samworth Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Bilborough College0.2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Fernwood School0.7 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 53.8
Bluecoat Beechdale Academy1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 34.0
The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 55.3
Nottingham Girls' Academy1 mileOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 47.7

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
NOVA EDUCATION TRUST
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Carl Elder
Phone
01159291492
Website
nusa.org.uk
Address
Bramhall Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, NG8 4HY
Local authority
Nottingham
URN
135761

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.