The Wells Academy Catchment Area
The Wells Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Nottingham , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 704 pupils, and a capacity of 800 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–16
Age range
704
Pupils
800
Capacity
88%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
The Wells Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Wells Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Nottingham. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Nottingham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Nottingham catchment area documents →The Wells Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Ransom Drive, Nottingham, NG3 5LR
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 47% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 147456
Other Secondary Schools in Nottingham
If The Wells Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Nottingham are the next closest alternatives.
Chilwell School Catchment Area
Foundation school · NG9 5AL
Djanogly City Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · NG7 6ND
Nottingham University Samworth Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · NG8 4HY
George Spencer Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · NG9 7EW
Redhill Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · NG5 8GX
The West Bridgford School Catchment Area
Academy converter · NG2 7FA
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Wells Academy
Is The Wells Academy oversubscribed? ▾
The Wells Academy has a capacity of 800 places and currently has 704 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Nottingham.
What is the admissions policy for The Wells Academy? ▾
Admission to The Wells Academy is managed by Nottingham. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Wells Academy cover? ▾
The Wells Academy is a secondary school in Nottingham, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Wells Academy? ▾
The Wells Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.