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Farnborough Spencer Academy
Goodgraded 21/09/2022Ages 11–16997 pupilsFaithNone
Farnborough Spencer Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Nottingham. The school has around 997 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 21/09/2022, Farnborough Spencer Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 33 and 21% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Nottingham can view Farnborough Spencer Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 21/09/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 838.9
England avg 45.1 · was 33.8 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.6
Grade 5+ English & maths41%
England avg 45% · was 21% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths55%
England avg 65% · was 41% in 2023/24
EBacc entry31%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.5
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake42.7%
Free school meals42.7%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language12.8%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled96%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing89.5%
Attendance89.5%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.8
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence30.7%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Nottingham
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