Millside Spencer Academy
Loughborough, LE12 6AS · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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30th of 229 primary schools in Nottinghamshire we can score, 286 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.2/10 against 4,255 of them, against 7.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 73.0 · 73 | 62% | 4.51 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 38% | 2.98 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Millside Spencer Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 13.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. 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 (7.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 184 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 who do not reach the expected standard in their final year? What specific learning interventions are available for children who need extra help with reading or maths? How does the school manage class sizes to ensure individual attention for each child?
What Ofsted said about Millside Spencer Academy
Overview
Pupils at Millside Spencer Academy thrive in a “nurturing and inclusive environment” where they feel “safe, cared for and proud to belong.” The school is praised for its “exemplary” behaviour and “exceptional” personal development, with staff relationships described as a “defining strength.” While the quality of education and leadership are rated Good, the report highlights specific inconsistencies in curriculum planning that require refinement.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “mature attitudes to their learning” and are “intrinsically motivated to do well.”
- Reading is a “clear priority,” with staff trained to deliver phonics effectively and pupils accessing “high quality texts.”
- The school provides “intelligent, fair, and highly effective support” for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Personal development is “exceptional,” offering wide opportunities for pupils to develop empathy and social responsibility.
- Leaders prioritise staff well-being, and parents are “overwhelmingly supportive of the school's work.”
Areas to improve
- Ensure curriculum refinements, particularly in the early years and wider subjects, guarantee that “pupils knowledge builds consistently over time.”
- Establish “clear approaches in place to measure the impact of the curriculum” to provide a precise understanding of teaching effectiveness across all areas.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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