The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form
Nottingham, NG12 5FF · Nottinghamshire · secondary school
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7th of 45 secondary schools in Nottinghamshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 813 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.8/10 among them, against 6.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 54.8 · 73 | 46% | 3.37 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.16 · 61 | 38% | 2.36 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 51.3 · 75 | 15% | 1.16 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 53.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.16 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.7 out of 10 among them, against 7.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh Award and participate in the Community Sports Leadership Award.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,033 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,114. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores relative to the national benchmark? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8 points? How are the Duke of Edinburgh and sports leadership opportunities integrated into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form
Overview
The report describes a school with a "culture of aspiration" where staff have high expectations and pupils form "strong, trusting relationships" with them. It highlights an "ambitious curriculum" and notes that the provision for sixth-form students is "exceptional," with learners showing an "impressive appetite for learning."
Strengths
- Sixth-form provision is rated "Outstanding," with students described as having an "impressive appetite for learning" and acting as "excellent role models."
- Teachers possess "excellent subject knowledge" and provide clear explanations, helping pupils develop "secure subject knowledge" and independence.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils are well supported, with staff receiving training to adapt teaching effectively.
- There is a strong focus on personal development, including opportunities for debate, volunteering, and understanding "fundamental British values."
- Staff enjoy a culture of "teamwork and ambition," with consideration given to workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure pupils "consistently benefit from opportunities to learn successfully" the ambitious curriculum, particularly when tackling complex aspects where guidance is sometimes lacking.
- Leaders are acting to resolve issues where pupils do not benefit "as consistently from opportunities to develop their spiritual understanding."
- A small number of pupils would appreciate further guidance about the world of work.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 52.0 |
| 2024/25 | 53.5 |
| 2025/26 | 51.3 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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