SecondaryData as of May 2026

The Wells Academy

Ransom Drive, Nottingham, NG3 5LR

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted

Requires improvement

May 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

43.1school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

43.1

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	38.5	46.4
2023/24	34.2	46.4
2024/25	43.1	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	-0.64	0.00
2023/24	-0.95	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Outstanding

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Good

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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.

Jul 2025 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas… (predecessor: Nottingham Academy)
Nov 2023 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Nottingham Academy)
May 2023 — Requires improvement
Jan 2020 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Nottingham Academy)
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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

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.

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