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The Wells Academy, Nottingham
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The Wells Academy

Ransom Drive, Nottingham, NG3 5LR

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Nottingham.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
704
Ages
11-16
FSM
47.0%
Attainment 8
43.1
Ofsted
Requires improvement
May 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
43.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
10.7%
Basics 9-5
34.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
16.0%
EBacc APS
3.59
EBacc 9-5
5.6%
EBacc 9-4
8.3%
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About The Wells Academy

The Wells Academy is a secondary school in Nottingham, Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 36 responses), 92% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.1. The school has around 704 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Ransom Drive, Nottingham, NG3 5LR | More schools in Nottingham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Wells Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jul 2025 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas… (predecessor: Nottingham Academy)
  2. Nov 2023 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Nottingham Academy)
  3. May 2023 — Requires improvement
  4. Jan 2020 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Nottingham Academy)
  5. Mar 2012 — Good (predecessor: Nottingham Academy)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Wells Academy

What is The Wells Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Wells Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What do parents say about The Wells Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 36 responses): 92% of parents would recommend The Wells Academy.
What are The Wells Academy's latest exam results?
The Wells Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Wells Academy located?
The Wells Academy is a secondary school in Nottingham, Nottingham (NG3 5LR).
How many pupils attend The Wells Academy?
The Wells Academy has around 704 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Wells Academy with other schools?
View The Wells Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Nottingham.