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Samworth Church Academy
Sherwood Hall Road, Mansfield NG18 2DY
Samworth Church Academy is a non-selective, Church of England academy. It has about 1,040 boys and girls aged between 11 and 19. In December 2022 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham Multi-Academy Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Magnus Church of England Academy and West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy.)
Particular strengths include Representation, Environment and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Admissions and Attainment.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is quite high.
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite high. Show details
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is poor, progress is poor and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Attainment: Poor. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Poor. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are poor. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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