Glenbrook Spencer Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Nottingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Glenbrook Spencer Academy.

Nottingham, NG84PD Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
47.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 56.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
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
2 November 2022
Previous grade
Good
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
Wigman Road
Bilborough
Nottingham, NG84PD

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140548
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Wigman Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, NG8 4PD
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
421
Free School Meals
50.8% (214 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.7% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
56.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
102.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 103.0
2023 103.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
47
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
421 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Go for Gold"

Tenacity Excellence Altruism Motivation

Head Teacher's Message

Glenbrook is led by Principal Mr T. Stockwell. The message emphasizes high-quality teaching and learning, a curriculum that inspires curiosity and challenges pupils to fulfil their potential, and an extended day with breakfast club and after-school activities, all within a community-focused TEAM GLENBROOK.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Maths Home Learning Club Year 6 Revision Breakfast Club Comic Club Phonics Club Art Club Dance Club Choir Club Yoga Club Makaton Club Coding Club Board Games Club Colouring Club Cooking Club Bingo Club

Sports

Football

Curriculum Highlights

Reading is the 'golden thread' across all curriculum lessons Glenbrook Reading Spine Half-termly themes with interdisciplinary links Curriculum Experiences such as Visit/Visitor, Line of Enquiry, Speech Scenario, Active Citizenship or Leadership, and Be Creative Link to the National Curriculum Subject progressions and knowledge organisers including Reading End Point Progression Map, Writing Overview, Art Overview, Computing Overview, Design Technology Overview, Geography Overview, History Overview, Modern Foreign Languages Overview, Music End Point Progression Map, PE Overview, PSHE End Point Progression Map, RE Overview, Science Overview EYFS and year group end point progression maps for years 1-6 Knowledge Organisers (e.g., Summer 1 Knowledge Organisers for Year 1)

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

we offer an extended day from breakfast club to after-school activities throughout the year, and even programmes for parents – exploring our teaching methods and core skills to help your child make the most of their learning at home as well as in school.

SEND Provision

Glenbrook is an inclusive school where diversity is celebrated and children valued equally. SEND follows the assess, plan, do, review cycle; designated SENCo contact is available; SENCo contact: [email protected]; Nottingham City local offer link is provided on the SEND page.

Admissions Criteria

Spencer Trust academies are typically over-subscribed and non-selective; they observe local authority admissions protocols with priority given to feeder schools and partners within the Spencer family; the focus is on opportunity and accommodating pupils with SEND where possible.

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