George Spencer Academy

A good academy converter school in Nottinghamshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for George Spencer Academy.

Nottingham, NG97EW Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
58.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.2
English & Maths grade 4+ %
63.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 77.0%
Continue in education or training
54.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 60.0%
Sustained employment
37.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 16.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
21 March 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Arthur Mee Road
Stapleford
Nottingham, NG97EW
Phone
1159170100
Website
georgespencer.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136291
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Arthur Mee Road, Stapleford, Nottingham, NG9 7EW
Website
https://georgespencer.org.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1,430 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,658
Free School Meals
18.1% (300 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.8% (13 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
60.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
16.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
10.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
10.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
54%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
134 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
10.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
45.9 (+26.5 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
77.0 (+25.0 vs average)
Attainment 8:
51.7 (+12.2 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.2 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
104 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
207
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,658 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematical Studies (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(10 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(17 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(46 students)
Economics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(11 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Ethos of Excellence"

We strive to be the best we can be We show resilience We are supportive We respect individuality We are polite, fair and honest We have a love of learning

Head Teacher's Message

George Spencer Academy is a warm, friendly and vibrant community built on high expectations. The ethos of excellence underpins everything we do, with a commitment to providing opportunities of the highest quality and educating the whole child. The curriculum is ambitious, varied and innovative, supported by extensive extra-curricular and enrichment activities to develop well-rounded, lifelong learners.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Warhammer club Lego club Coding and Ciphering club Board games Yoga Pride Club Book club LGBT Pride club Chess

Sports

Football (Girls) Football (Boys) Netball Table Tennis

Facilities

Lower Site Resource Centre (LSRC) Sixth Form Resource Centre Sixth Form common room Free classrooms in the Sixth Form buildings

Curriculum Highlights

The formal curriculum is mapped to the National Curriculum, with KS3 subjects including English, Maths, Science, Art, Drama, Music, Computing, History, Geography, Modern Foreign Languages (French and Spanish), Philosophy, PE and Design Technology. Vocational options at level 2/3 include Travel and Tourism, Health and Social Care, Creative iMedia, ICT, Construction and Criminology. There are five Excellence Days each year and Personal Development lessons during Form Time Learning and weekly assemblies. The Sixth Form offers a range of A level, BTEC and diploma courses, with enrichment, EPQ and careers as part of the curriculum. The school uses a Guided Pathways process starting in Year 9, including careers interviews and a Pathways Post-16 interview. Reading and literacy are central to learning, with STOP. LOOK. LISTEN, Drop Everything and Read (DEAR) in English, Reading Plus, and a wide programme of reading-related activities via the Media Reps and GSA Times/Journals. The wider Personal Development curriculum covers PSHE, British Values, democracy, equality and inclusion, and a strong emphasis on employability and life skills. The Duke of Edinburgh Award is offered (Bronze, Silver, Gold). The GSA Excellence Award links character development with the school values and wider curriculum, including Brilliant Club participation and the Oxbridge/Russell Group pathways for high achievers. head_teacher_message_summary weaponize

Wraparound Care

George Spencer Academy uses a wrap-around curriculum consisting of the Formal, Wider and Hidden Curriculum. After-school supervised study is available as Period 6 in the Lower Site Resource Centre (LSRC) until 4:20pm (4:00pm on Wednesdays). The LSRC provides an area for quiet study and/or additional computer time. Sixth Form students have dedicated study spaces in the Sixth Form Resource Centre and common room, and there are free classrooms in the Sixth Form buildings.

SEND Provision

The Inclusion Team is led by SENCo Mrs S Clark and Inclusion Leader Mrs L Wiseman. The team includes Learning and Progress Assistants who provide in-class support and tailored keyworker sessions, and Specialist Intervention Caseworkers who provide 1:1 and small group support outside of the classroom. Termly reviews are held for all students on the SEN register. Parents can contact via [email protected] or 0115 9170100. The Nottingham Local Offer and school SEND policy and related documents are available via links on the SEND pages.

Admissions Criteria

The Spencer Academies Trust academies observe local authority admissions protocols and are non-selective. Priority is given to children from feeder schools and partners within the Trust family. To register interest in a place, parents should fill out the registration form and staff may then be in touch regarding visits.

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