Silver Linings School vs Nottingham University Samworth Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Silver Linings School
Nottingham
Nottingham University Samworth Academy
Nottingham
Overview
Phase
Special
Secondary
Type
Other independent special school
Academy sponsor led
Age Range
5–11
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
-
Does not apply
Admissions
-
Non-selective
Local Authority
Nottingham
Nottingham
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
17
841
Capacity
30
950
Occupancy
57%
89%
FSM %
-
52.2%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
-
Quality of Education
Good
-
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
-
Personal Development
Good
-
Leadership & Management
Good
-
Last Inspected
Jul 2025
May 2023
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
39.9
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
41.4%
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-
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)