Nottingham University Samworth Academy, Nottingham

In its own words: "We are proud to say that NUSA houses a Focused Provision Unit to support the needs of their deaf students. The students in the Focused Provision Unit , or 'Deaf Base' as it if fondly referred to by the students, are very much part of the school community and join in with all aspects of school life."

On phones, the school says: "The system utilises a simple, secure pouch that stores a phone."

In 2026, pupils at Nottingham University Samworth Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 39.9, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 44.4 in Nottingham and 47 across England.

41% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 43% in Nottingham and 47% in England.

That is in line with 2025, when the score was 40.5.

Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was -0.61: pupils made well below average progress compared with pupils nationally who started secondary school at the same level. Progress 8 was not published for 2026.

Disadvantaged pupils averaged an Attainment 8 of 33.4, against 46.6 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 13.2 points.

Pupils sat GCSEs in 24 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Combined Science, Geography and Business Studies.

For September 2026 entry, 96 families put Nottingham University Samworth Academy as their first choice and 215 named it as one of their preferences, for 149 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state secondary schools to Nottingham University Samworth Academy are Fernwood School (0.7 miles, Outstanding, Attainment 8 54.6); Bluecoat Beechdale Academy (1 mile, Good, Attainment 8 36.6); The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy (1.1 miles, Good, Attainment 8 54.4); and Nottingham Girls' Academy (1.4 miles, Outstanding, Attainment 8 48.8).

Nottingham University Samworth Academy's 2026 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

Nottingham University Samworth Academy is one of 17 schools run by Nova Education Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's secondary schools, pupils averaged an Attainment 8 score of 47 in 2024/25.

Of the 155 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 76% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 40% to a further education college, 2% to an apprenticeship and 2% into work.

Of the 21 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 24% went on to university or other higher education, 19% to apprenticeships and 24% into work. 5% went to one of the most selective third of universities.

52.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 32.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (46%), Mixed (14%) and Black (14%).

In 2026, 102 pupils (12.1%) received SEN support and 18 (2.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Phoenix Park Tram Stop, about 2.1 miles away in a straight line.

17 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bramerton Road, 90 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Nottingham University Samworth Academy stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 172 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Nottingham (391).

In 2024/25, Nottingham University Samworth Academy issued 520 suspensions, 56.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 9 permanent exclusions.

The primary schools closest to Nottingham University Samworth Academy are Portland Spencer Academy (0.4 miles), Melbury Primary School (0.4 miles), Firbeck Academy (0.8 miles) and Glenbrook Spencer Academy (0.8 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.