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Samworth Church Academy

Academy sponsor led · Mansfield · NG18 2DY

Ages 11–19 · 1,008 pupils · Nottinghamshire

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Ofsted

Not judged

Attainment 8

36.9

Overall absence

12.3%

Admissions demand

1.36 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Not judged

Inspection date

2025-05-20

Overall effectiveness
Not judged
Quality of education
Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Requires improvement
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.67
−20+2
Attainment 836.9
English & maths grade 5+33%
English & maths grade 4+54%
EBacc entry28%

EBacc APS: 3.2

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence12.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)30.7%
Unauthorised4.6%
Authorised absence
7.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
9.2%
Enrolments in measure
935

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.36 · Competitive

1st preferences

244

Places offered

179

1st-preference offers

178

Total preferences (any rank)
556
Preferred offers (top 3)
179
Applications from outside LA
1
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill112%

1,008 pupils · 900 places

Pupils on roll
1,008
Boys / girls
473 / 535
School capacity
900
Capacity fill
1,008 / 900 (112%)
Free school meals
33.6%
FSM pupils
310
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 11–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Southwell
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: DIOCESE OF SOUTHWELL AND NOTTINGHAM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
DIOCESE OF SOUTHWELL AND NOTTINGHAM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Diocese Of Southwell and Nottingham Multi-Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mr Carl Bennett

Location

Address
Sherwood Hall Road
Postcode
NG18 2DY
Town
Mansfield
County
Nottinghamshire
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
District
Mansfield
Constituency
Mansfield
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–19, in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, 1,008 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 33.6%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Southwell.

Open schools in Mansfield
69
Secondary schools in Mansfield
9
Academies among open schools in Mansfield
57% (39)
Open schools in NG18
18
Secondary in NG18
2
Open schools in Nottinghamshire LA
371
Secondary in Nottinghamshire LA
43

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in MansfieldNear NG18

  • The Brunts Academy

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Mansfield · NG18 2AT · Nottinghamshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att841.4
    • P8-0.4
    • EM5+40%
    • Absence9.7%

    0.8 miles away

  • Queen Elizabeth's Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Mansfield · NG19 7AP · Nottinghamshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att831.3
    • P8-0.9
    • EM5+17%
    • Absence11.7%

    1.6 miles away

  • The Garibaldi School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Mansfield · NG19 0JX · Nottinghamshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att843.9
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+39%
    • Absence9.8%

    1.8 miles away

  • The Manor Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    Ages 11–18

    • Att838.7
    • P8-0.5
    • EM5+34%
    • Absence10.4%

    1.8 miles away

  • All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Mansfield · NG19 6BW · Nottinghamshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att850.9
    • P80.4
    • EM5+47%
    • Absence7.2%

    1.8 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Carl Bennett
Telephone
01623663450
Website
http://www.samworthchurchacademy.co.uk/

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