The Wells Academy, Nottingham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The Wells Academy has created a warm, welcoming and inclusive environment where all pupils - regardless of background or needs - feel valued and part of a strong community. The school has invested significantly in staff training and uses proven teaching methods to help pupils learn well, with particular strength in supporting pupils who join the school with gaps in their education. Leaders work tirelessly to remove barriers to learning and attendance, resulting in improved exam results and high staff morale.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on building pupils' knowledge over time through well-organised curriculum with lots of opportunities to revisit key material
- Effective support systems for pupils with additional needs, including well-trained inclusion team providing academic, emotional and social support
- Substantial improvements in attendance and behaviour, with suspension rates declining significantly and disadvantaged pupils' attendance above national average
- High-quality teaching following sustained staff training in research-informed approaches
- Warm and inclusive school culture where pupils feel safe, valued and part of a strong community
Areas for Improvement
- Teacher support in lessons does not always precisely target individual pupils' exact learning needs
- Expanding enrichment activities and educational visits to increase opportunities for learning beyond the classroom
- Ensuring adaptations in teaching are sufficiently precise for pupils needing support with foundational knowledge
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are fulfilled and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Basketball partnerships, visiting professors from universities, enrichment activities, work-related learning opportunities with employers and colleges, PSHE days, assemblies
The Wells Academy serves pupils in Nottingham and has made substantial improvements in recent years. The school achieves expected standards overall, with effective leadership ensuring pupils develop well and are well prepared for their next steps.
At a Glance
47.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
36 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
23.6
Avg class size
28
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
79%
Available places
634 pupils
800 capacity
166 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Nottingham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Nottingham
Admissions Demand - Nottingham
Places available
3,568
Applications
3,566
Got 1st preference
79.2%
Got preferred school
94.0%
Secondary admissions across Nottingham (2025/26)
Inspection History(2)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.58214%
Overall absence
24.37086%
Persistent absence
755
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Wells Academy
Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School
Porchester Junior School
Haydn Primary School
St Ann's Well Academy
St Augustine's Catholic Primary and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy
Hogarth Academy
Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School
Westdale Infant and Nursery
Our Lady & St Edward Primary & Nursery Catholic Voluntary Academy
Seely Primary School
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