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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Chaplaincy At The Samworth Church Academy (governance)
- The Executive Board (governance)
- Leadership Team (governance)
- Sponsors (governance)
- Student Consent for Images (sen)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- Welcome to The Samworth Church Academy Our vision is to create an environment that provides the best start to a bright future for all our students, by giving them all the opportunity to be fully qualified for adult life, in the fullest (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Events (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Garibaldi College (61.2)
- All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Academy (61.0)
- The Joseph Whitaker School (60.5)
- The Manor Academy (58.1)
- Meden School (55.4)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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