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The quality of education Requires Improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Requires Improvement
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Requires Improvement
Previous inspection grade Requires Improvement
Sixth-form provision Good
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Academic Progress: Students develop personal skills like cooking and healthy eating.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well, but some disruption occurs in lessons.
Strengths and Challenges: Not all teachers check understanding reliably; behaviour management needs consistency.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to share opinions and feedback.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders planned an ambitious curriculum but need to ensure teaching matches student needs.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Most pupils feel safe; staff handle bullying effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders teach about potential risks, e.g., knife crime, domestic violence.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils enjoy extra-curricular activities like Tae-Kwando and creative writing.
Career Counselling Services: Students learn about different careers and feel prepared for next steps.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Most SEND students access the same curriculum, but support is inconsistent.
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Samworth Church Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.

It has 1011 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.

At this school, 29% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

87.90% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Phase of Education Secondary Secondary Secondary
Type Academies Academies Academies
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Ofset report Requires Improvement Good Good
Age range 11-19 11-16 11-18
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 14 15.1 20.1
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 29% 48% 15%
Grade 5 or above A Level 0.00% - -
Day Fees - - -
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Secondary Exam Result

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.26 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 39.8 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 29% 30.47% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 49% 45.87% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 17% 26.71% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 9% 10.76% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 11% 15.53% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 3.38 2.88 2.83

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 90% 90.88% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 195 156 144
Pupils staying in education 78% 82.72% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 40% 34.62% 32.73%
School sixth forms 37% 31.82% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 0% 4.3% 10.22%
Other education destinations 1% 11.82% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 7% 4.24% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 5% 3.92% 3.59%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.28 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 42.1 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 34% 34.29% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 56% 48.84% 45.33%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 14% 23.77% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 8% 12.61% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 11% 17.05% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 3.56 3.01 2.97

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 91% 94.64% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 202 155 141
Pupils staying in education 84% 88.9% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 51% 36.64% 34.03%
School sixth forms 28% 33.76% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 3% 4.28% 10.38%
Other education destinations 1% 14.16% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 4% 2.96% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 2.8% 2.13%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.51 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 38 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 24% 10 32.2% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 50% 6 49.35% 43.41%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 43% 27.02% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 9% 1 11.44% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 15% 1 16.41% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 3.35 3.09 2.88

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 96% 92.65% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 221 138 135
Pupils staying in education 87% 84.39% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 41% 36.98% 33.25%
School sixth forms 42% 31.65% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges 4% 3.02% 8.45%
Other education destinations 1% 12.74% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 4% 4.43% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 6% 3.91% 2.75%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.35 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 42.1 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 34% 6 32.27% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 56% 6 48.29% 42.62%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 23% 26% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 10% 2 10.88% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 16% 7 16.65% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 3.59 3 2.84

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 95% 90% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 196 150 140
Pupils staying in education 88% 79.09% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 44% 32.56% 28.31%
School sixth forms 41% 34.42% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges - 1.23% 9.08%
Other education destinations - 10.3% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships 5% 5.07% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 3.02% 2.05%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.07 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 46 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 40% 31.78% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 62% 46.96% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 15% 27.2% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 8% 15.12% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 9% 16.8% 16.26%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 91% 84.44% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 194 154 145
Pupils staying in education 89% 72.14% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider 48% 36.23% 30.58%
School sixth forms 40% 33.65% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges - 1.53% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 6.21% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships 7% 7.51% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 3.77% 2.45%
A level exam result

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 28.44 30.6 30.01
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 27.67 30.66 29.57
Average Grade (Best 3) C- - -
AAB or higher 0.00% 10% 13.67%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 46 100 201
Students staying in education 61% 60.33% 58.58%
Students entering apprenticeships 2% 5.79% 6.08%
Students entering employment 29% 20.69% 21.16%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 9% 7.72% 9.05%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 31.27 35.09 33.41
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 30.54 35.36 32.47
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 5.4% 15.36% 17.7%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 62 117 248
Students staying in education 66% 63.18% 60.67%
Students entering apprenticeships 8% 5.56% 5%
Students entering employment 17% 17.87% 17.73%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 10% 8.62% 10.69%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 24.40 4 28.23 29.39
Average grade D+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 25.42 1 29.77 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) C- - -
AAB or higher 2.1% 9.39% 13.07%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 59 112 232
Students staying in education 63% 55.89% 57.31%
Students entering apprenticeships 10% 10.62% 7.77%
Students entering employment 15% 21.54% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 3% 8% 8.8%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 28.25 2 28.32 29.03
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 26.19 1 28.33 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) C- - -
AAB or higher 6.1% 10.47% 13.37%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 0 3
Students staying in education - 13.43% 31.5%
Students entering apprenticeships - 6.11% 5.54%
Students entering employment - 12.54% 15.81%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 10% 2.97% 4.22%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 26.07 25.05 26.73
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 25.66 27.1 27.73
Average Grade (Best 3) C- - -
AAB or higher 6.1% 8.7% 12.64%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 1 3
Students staying in education 7 18.66% 36.26%
Students entering apprenticeships - 8.06% 6.37%
Students entering employment 26% 20.86% 20.03%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 11% 2.63% 4.23%
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Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 21st Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 30th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

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Terms Dates
Autumn Term 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 29th Jul 2025
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Samworth Church Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1

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