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George Spencer Academy
Arthur Mee Road, Stapleford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 7EW, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.8 / 100
Top 32%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,633
Capacity
1,430
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
114%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good and strong GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in English and Maths where 78% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher. The school's GCSE Attainment 8 score of 51.7 places it in the top 24% nationally, and a commendable 71% of students progress to university, with 30% attending top-third institutions. However, there is limited published data on other aspects of student experience and satisfaction.
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Last inspected: 21 March 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 51.7 | Top 24% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 78% | Top 20% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 56% | Top 23% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 62% | Top 17% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 43% | Top 17% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 71% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 30% | Top 20% |
Based on 128 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British67.2%
Asian Chinese6.4%
Mixed Other4.7%
White Other3.9%
Asian Indian3.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Black African2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Other1.3%
Asian Other0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.92085, -1.26681 · NG9 7EW
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN136291
School typeAcademy converter
Websitegeorgespencer.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is George Spencer Academy rated by Ofsted?
George Spencer Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 March 2023.
Is George Spencer Academy a good school?
George Spencer Academy scores 67.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 32% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at George Spencer Academy in GCSEs?
George Spencer Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.7. 78% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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