Open Other Secondary Mixed

The Wells Academy

Ransom Drive, Nottingham, NG3 5LR
Part of: GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Wells Academy
Nottingham, NG3 5LR
704 Pupils
800 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
47.00% FSM %
349 Boys
355 Girls
About The Wells Academy

Located in Nottingham (NG3 5LR), The Wells Academy is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–16, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Nottingham.

It has 704 pupils on roll. School capacity: 800. Current headteacher: George Coles.

Data for The Wells Academy comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Nottingham
Region East Midlands
Administrative District Nottingham
Parliamentary Constituency Nottingham East
Ward Mapperley
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-09-2020
UKPRN 10084549
URN 147456
Data Last Updated 29-01-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Wells Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Nottingham, Nottingham.
The Wells Academy has 704 pupils, with a capacity of 800.
The Wells Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at The Wells Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Wells Academy is Mr George Coles.
The Wells Academy is at Ransom Drive, Nottingham, NG3 5LR, in the Nottingham local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at The Wells Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
The Wells Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr George Coles
Ransom Drive, Nottingham, NG3 5LR
01157483390
www.thewellsacademy.org
Location
NG3 5LR  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 147456
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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