Rushcliffe Spencer Academy
Nottingham, NG2 7BW · Nottinghamshire · secondary school
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2nd 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 the 558 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.4/10 among them, against 9.1/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 74.2 · 93 | 46% | 4.28 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.69 · 90 | 38% | 3.48 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 58.3 · 90 | 15% | 1.39 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rushcliffe Spencer Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 58.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.69 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.5 out of 10 among them, against 9.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh award and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 2,039 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,920. 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 after-school club support pupils during the transition to secondary school? What specific support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Rushcliffe Spencer Academy
Overview
Rushcliffe Spencer Academy is described as a ‘highly ambitious and very inclusive school’ with a vision that ‘everyone will be given the chance to shine brightly’. The report highlights that pupils respond ‘brilliantly’ to high expectations, resulting in ‘very high attainment’ and exceptional preparation for their next steps. The school maintains a ‘calm and focused learning environment’ despite extensive building work, supported by consistent routines and skilled teaching.
Strengths
- Staff deliver a ‘highly ambitious, broad and balanced curriculum’ with ‘skill and precision’, ensuring pupils develop ‘detailed knowledge and skills’.
- The school’s literacy development is ‘exemplary’, with effective interventions helping pupils become ‘confident readers’.
- Pupils are ‘very inclusive and respectful’, benefiting from a ‘staggering enrichment offer’ and excellent careers provision.
- Leaders are ‘highly effective’ in supporting staff well-being and reducing workload, while ensuring ‘timely, tailored support’ for all learners, including those with SEND.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 59.4 |
| 2024/25 | 58.1 |
| 2025/26 | 58.3 |
| 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
—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
- 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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