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The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form
Ages 11–181,024 pupilsFaithNone
The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Nottingham, within the Nottinghamshire local authority. The school has around 1,024 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.2), an average Attainment 8 score of 52.6 and 61% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Nottingham can view The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
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Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 853.5
England avg 45.1 · was 52.0 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths61%
England avg 45% · was 60% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths76%
England avg 65% · was 75% in 2023/24
EBacc entry22%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.54
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelB-
A-level grade (point score)B-
APS per entry 37.9
A-level grade (best 3)B-
APS best 3: 37.3
AAB or better13%
Retention92%
Value added-0.01
Average · 95% CI -0.2 to 0.1
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake15.7%
Free school meals15.7%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language14.3%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled92%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.2%
Attendance91.2%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.6
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence22.0%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Nottingham
All schools in Nottingham →Keyworth Primary and Nursery School0.2 miCrossdale Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miWillow Brook Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miPlumtree School1.2 miTollerton Primary SchoolGood · 2.0 miEdwalton Primary SchoolGood · 3.0 mi
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