Nottingham University Samworth Academy vs Portland Spencer Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Nottingham University Samworth Academy
Nottingham
Portland Spencer Academy
Nottingham
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Primary
Type
Academy sponsor led
Academy sponsor led
Age Range
11–18
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Nottingham
Nottingham
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
841
366
Capacity
950
390
Occupancy
89%
94%
FSM %
52.2%
49.9%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
Outstanding
Quality of Education
-
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
-
Outstanding
Personal Development
-
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
-
Outstanding
Last Inspected
May 2023
Nov 2023
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
39.9
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
41.4%
-
KS2 Reading
-
67%
KS2 Maths
-
73%
KS2 Writing
-
70%
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
D
-
Points Per Entry
20.0
-
Best 3 A-Levels
c
-
AAB+ %
-
-
Value Added
Well below average
-
A-Level Students
16
-
Retention
86%
-
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
5%
-
Degree course
71%
-
Any L4+ destination
81%
-
Apprenticeships
5%
-
Cohort size
21
-
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
13
0
Top subjects
Psychology (16)
Biology (5)
Chemistry (4)
History (3)
Sociology (3)
Mathematics (2)
Fine Art (1)
English Literature (1)