Farnborough Spencer Academy

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

Nottingham, NG118JW Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

48

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.64
English & Maths grade 4+ %
44.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 41.4%
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
21 September 2022
Previous grade
Inadequate
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
Farnborough Road
Clifton
Nottingham, NG118JW
Phone
1159744444
Website
farnboroughspencer.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146564
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Farnborough Road, Clifton, Nottingham, NG11 8JW
Website
https://farnboroughspencer.org.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1050 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
940
Free School Meals
43.4% (408 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.5% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.5%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
30.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
33.8
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.3
English Attainment 8:
7.3
Maths Attainment 8:
7.2
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
8.9
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.3
Ebacc English:
94.9%
Ebacc Entry:
12.1%
Ebacc Humanities:
81.5%
Ebacc Languages:
33.8%
Ebacc Maths:
97.5%
Ebacc Sciences:
95.5%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.64
Progress 8 Range:
-0.87 to -0.41

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
157
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
940 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"We Are Proud."

Diversity Achievement Community

Head Teacher's Message

The Head of School/Executive Principal describes Farnborough Spencer Academy as a modern, well-supported school with strong facilities in sport, technology, art and science. The message emphasizes high expectations, a commitment to 'gold standards', pride in the school, and a vibrant, inclusive community where staff and students flourish.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Five-a-side Basketball Badminton

Facilities

Large Sports Hall with markings for: Five-a-side, Basketball, 4 Badminton Courts Fitness Suite, fully equipped – memberships available Changing rooms with toilets Fitness room + equipment with audio/visual facilities Classrooms suitable for club meetings

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast, break, lunch and daily homework clubs.

SEND Provision

Farnborough Spencer Academy has a Learning Support Unit (LSU) which welcomes all pupils and provides support for a wide variety of needs, including learning difficulties, physical and sensory needs, social, emotional and mental health issues. It has 6 Learning Support Assistants and provides breakfast, break, lunch and daily homework clubs to support pupils who may prefer a quieter environment. Support may be part of lessons or as part of an intervention programme to help with the progress of literacy and numeracy.

Admissions Criteria

Spencer Academies Trust schools are typically over-subscribed, observe local authority admissions protocols, with priority given to children from feeder schools and partners within the Trust. They are non-selective, aiming to provide opportunities for children from all backgrounds and of mixed ability levels.

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