Portland Spencer Academy vs Nottingham University Samworth Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Portland Spencer Academy
Nottingham
Nottingham University Samworth Academy
Nottingham
Overview
Phase
Primary
Secondary
Type
Academy sponsor led
Academy sponsor led
Age Range
3–11
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
-
Non-selective
Local Authority
Nottingham
Nottingham
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
366
841
Capacity
390
950
Occupancy
94%
89%
FSM %
49.9%
52.2%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Outstanding
-
Quality of Education
Outstanding
-
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
-
Personal Development
Outstanding
-
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
-
Last Inspected
Nov 2023
May 2023
Performance (2025)
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
0
13
Top subjects
Psychology (16)
Biology (5)
Chemistry (4)
History (3)
Sociology (3)
Mathematics (2)
Fine Art (1)
English Literature (1)