The Telegraph’s 2025 GCSE League Table has revealed the lowest-performing secondary schools in and around Nottingham.
Using the latest data for the 2024/5 academic year, the newspaper has crunched the numbers to find the best and worst-performing secondary schools across the UK.
Almost 3,500 state sector secondary schools in England feature in the league table, with just five schools across the country receiving the full 40 points.
The ranking uses a unique 40-point scoring system built on 10 key indicators, including GCSE results, class sizes, and pupil progress.
It allows parents to see how schools in and around Nottingham compare against national standards, and to make confident, informed choices.
The points were awarded as follows:
- English Baccalaureate scores (5 points)
- Attainment 8 scores (5 points)
- Progress 8 score (5 points)
- Disadvantaged pupils score (4 points)
- Comparison with local authority (4 points)
- Pupil destinations (5 points)
- Entries options (3 points)
- Oversubscribed schools (3 points)
- Class size (3 points)
- Truancy (3 points)
Below are the 9 lowest-performing secondary schools in and around Nottingham, based on The Telegraph’s 2025 league table:
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5. The Bulwell Academy - 'Well below average'
This school has a lower percentage of pupils getting 5s or higher in their English Baccalaureate. Telegraph rating: 14/40. Attainment 8 score: 34.1 | Google Photo: Google
6. The Wells Academy - ' Well below average'
This school has a lower percentage of pupils getting 5s or higher in their English Baccalaureate. The Telegraph rating: 16/40. Attainment 8 score: 34.2 General secondary school stock image. Photo: David Jones
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7. Nottingham Academy - 'Well Below Average'
This school has a lower percentage of pupils getting 5s or higher in their English Baccalaureate. The Telegraph rating: 18/40. Attainment 8 score: 40.6 | Google Photo: Google
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8. Nottingham University Samworth Academy - 'Well below average'
This school has a lower percentage of pupils getting 5s or higher in their English Baccalaureate. The Telegraph rating: 17/40. Attainment 8 score: 38.4 | Google Photo: Google