George Spencer Academy
Nottingham, NG9 7EW · Nottinghamshire · secondary school
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9th of 45 secondary schools in Nottinghamshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.9/10 against 874 of them, against 7.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 59.9 · 81 | 30% | 2.43 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.2 · 65 | 25% | 1.62 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 52.6 · 79 | 10% | 0.79 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
George Spencer Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 51.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.2 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Warhammer, Lego, Coding and Ciphering, Board games, Yoga, Pride, Book, and Brilliant Clubs. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,580 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,430. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in maintaining the progress seen in the 2023/24 data? What specific support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Attainment 8
What Ofsted said about George Spencer Academy
Overview
George Spencer Academy is described as a school where leaders have created an ‘ethos of excellence’ that sets high expectations, which pupils consistently meet. The report highlights an ambitious curriculum, strong behaviour, and effective personal development, with sixth-form provision noted as ‘Outstanding’. Overall, the school provides a high-quality education where pupils feel safe, happy, and well-prepared for life in modern Britain.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious’ and ‘broad’, with essential knowledge made explicit and delivered logically to help pupils build understanding.
- Pupils demonstrate strong character and leadership through roles such as ambassadors and by participating in ‘excellence awards’.
- Sixth-form students benefit from an ‘exceptional programme of study’, gaining detailed knowledge and supporting the local community.
- Teachers use appropriate methods, such as mini whiteboards, to check learning, and most possess ‘strong subject knowledge’.
- The personal development programme is ‘well-devised’, offering over 50 clubs and age-appropriate relationships education.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure all teachers are trained well to use identified strategies to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) ‘precisely enough’, as this practice is not yet consistently embedded.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with leaders training staff to be vigilant, following up concerns swiftly, and working closely with external services to support vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 51.7 |
| 2024/25 | 51.7 |
| 2025/26 | 52.6 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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