The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form

About The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form

The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form is an academy converter in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,024 pupils on roll. It is part of EAST MIDLANDS EDUCATION TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 51.3 (2025/26). 15.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Nottinghamshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,024 / 1,114 (92%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

23 April 2025

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Church Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 5FF

Phone

01159373506

Headteacher

Halina Angus

Website

http://www.southwolds.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form?

The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form is an academy converter in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form have?

The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form has 1,024 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 51.3 in 2025/26.

Is The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form part of an academy trust?

Yes — The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form is part of EAST MIDLANDS EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form?

The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form is located at Church Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 5FF.