Samworth Church Academy

URN: 135583 • Mansfield NG18 2DY

Overview

Name
Samworth Church Academy
URN
135583
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
DIOCESE OF SOUTHWELL AND NOTTINGHAM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
39.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Carl Bennett (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01623663450
Website
Visit
Address
Sherwood Hall Road, Mansfield NG18 2DY

Summary

Samworth Church Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, with a current enrolment of 1,004 students, exceeding its capacity of 900. Established in 2008 by Sir David Samworth and the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham, the academy aims to provide an inclusive educational environment that focuses on both academic and holistic development. The school promotes Christian values and encourages students to explore their potential through various activities.

The curriculum at Samworth Church Academy is designed to prepare students for adult life, offering a wide range of subjects and extracurricular opportunities, including a climbing wall, high ropes course, and a fully equipped hairdressing salon. The academy is committed to fostering a positive and supportive atmosphere, where students are encouraged to "Be The Best They Can Be."

In addition to academic support, the academy prioritises student wellbeing, providing resources such as mental health webinars and drop-in sessions. With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (32.4%), the school actively works to ensure that all students receive the support they need to thrive in their educational journey.

Key details

LA
Nottinghamshire
Age range
11 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
DIOCESE OF SOUTHWELL AND NOTTINGHAM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
900
Pupils
1004
Boys
453
Girls
551
FSM %
32.40
Open date
2008-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-12-01
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Nottinghamshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1004 453 551 900 32.40
2024-09-11 1011 475 536 900 30.80
2023-09-11 1041 511 530 900 23.30
2022-09-11 1041 511 530 900 23.30
2021-09-11 1039 510 529 900 20.30
2020-09-11 1064 534 530 900 20.00

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