Portland Spencer Academy

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

Nottingham, NG84HB Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

66

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
61.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 72.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
54.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 9.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

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

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Westwick Road
Bilborough
Nottingham, NG84HB
Phone
1159155747
Website
portlandspencer.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140550
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Westwick Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, NG8 4HB
Website
https://portlandspencer.org.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
390 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
418
Free School Meals
48.7% (204 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.4% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
13.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
72.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
9.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
72.0 (+13.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
13.7 (3.8 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 107.0
2023 105.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
23 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
46
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
418 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.0 per year)

Up 3.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"ASPIRE"

Achieve greatness through independent learning Succeed together Possibilities are endless Improve through reflection and learning from mistakes Responsible for our choices Everyone is important

Portland Spencer Academy is an inclusive school where diversity is celebrated, and children valued equally.

Head Teacher's Message

Portland Spencer Academy emphasizes ASPIRE values, inclusive learning, strong relationships and a ‘whatever it takes’ ethos to help pupils become responsible global citizens; aims to enable academic achievement and personal growth.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Young Voices (Yr 4/5/6) Football (Yr5/6) Multi-sports (Yr3/4) Magical Maths KS1 Magical Maths KS2

Sports

Football Multi-sports

Facilities

The Nest The Den The Workshop Forest School sessions Calming sensory room Outdoor learning spaces Access to professional counselling support

Curriculum Highlights

Connected Curriculum designed around ASPIRE VALUES Reading permeates and strengthens the curriculum Progressive and sequential learning with regular retrieval practice Broad and balanced curriculum meeting or going beyond National Curriculum requirements Subject intents for Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Religious Education, PSHE & Life Skills, Computing, Modern Foreign Languages, Art, Design Technology, Physical Education, Music

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound care programme, including a welcoming breakfast club and a rich variety of after-school activities throughout the year.

SEND Provision

Nurture provision includes Lego-based therapy, Forest School, Play Therapy, Art Imaging, Emotional Understanding, Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) sessions, Sports Nurture, and Cooking as part of the nurture program.

Admissions Criteria

Spencer Academies Trust academies observe local authority admissions protocols; priority given to feeder schools and partners within our broader family of schools; non-selective.

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