The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 53.5 is above the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 53.5
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 73%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- +0.16
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.07, 0.39]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 161 | 53.5 | — | 73.3% | 21.7% | 4.5 |
| 2023/2024 | 156 | 52.0 | +0.16 | 72.4% | 34.0% | 4.6 |
| 2022/2023 | 148 | 52.3 | +0.16 | 70.0% | 28.0% | 4.4 |
| 2021/2022 | 146 | 53.4 | +0.21 | 74.0% | 27.0% | 4.6 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Nottinghamshire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 138191 |
| Local authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Halina Angus |
| Trust | EAST MIDLANDS EDUCATION TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | NG12 5FF |
| Latest pupils | 161 |
| FSM eligible | 15.6% |
Contact and identifiers
Church Drive, Keyworth, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 5FF
http://www.southwolds.co.uk/View local authority page1159373506| DfE number | 4454 |
| UKPRN | 10037436 |
| Opened | 1 Jun 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 28 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 13 May 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Publication date | 13 May 2025 |