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Arnold Hill Spencer Academy
Ages 11–181,518 pupilsFaithNone
Arnold Hill Spencer Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Nottingham, within the Nottinghamshire local authority. The school has around 1,518 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.1), an average Attainment 8 score of 48.7 and 52% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Nottingham can view Arnold Hill Spencer Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
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Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 849.8
England avg 45.1 · was 48.1 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths52%
England avg 45% · was 52% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths73%
England avg 65% · was 72% in 2023/24
EBacc entry17%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.28
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)C+
APS per entry 32.3
A-level grade (best 3)C+
APS best 3: 32.8
AAB or better6%
Retention93%
Value added-0.17
Below average · 95% CI -0.3 to -0.0
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake18.8%
Free school meals18.8%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language10.4%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled89%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.8%
Attendance90.8%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.1
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence23.5%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Nottingham
All schools in Nottingham →Ernehale Junior SchoolGood · 0.1 miErnehale Infant SchoolGood · 0.2 miThe Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold0.4 miChrist The King Voluntary AcademyGood · 0.3 miArnold View Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miRobert Mellors Primary AcademyGood · 0.5 mi
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