The Wells Academy
Academy sponsor led
Nottingham, NG3 5LR
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Bottom 15% in England
12 of 16 in Nottingham
Pupils
634
First preferences per place
0.62
2026/27
Absence
7.6%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 38.5 | 34.2 | 43.1 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 28% | 26% | 35% | |
| Average English grade | 4.0 | 3.6 | 4.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.9 | 3.6 | 4.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 34% | 32% | 38% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.64 | -0.95 | — |
59% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Bluecoat Trent Academy · 1.0 mi · Good
- Carlton Academy · 1.2 mi · No rating · Top 41% in England
- Nottingham Free School · 1.2 mi · No rating · Top 24% in England
- Nottingham Academy · 1.4 mi · Report card · Bottom 25% in England
- Djanogly City Academy · 1.4 mi · Not judged · Bottom 19% in England
- Arnold Hill Spencer Academy · 1.7 mi · Not judged · Top 41% in England
Best secondary schools in Nottingham · Best secondary schools in Nottinghamshire
The neighbourhood
The Wells Academy is in Thorneywood (typical home £172,000, crime high).
What is The Wells Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Wells Academy is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does The Wells Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Wells Academy is in the bottom 15% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.