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Rushcliffe Spencer Academy
Boundary Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7BW, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.5 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 90% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
2,032
Capacity
1,920
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and impressive GCSE results, this secondary academy stands out for its high attainment, with an Attainment 8 score in the top 10% nationally. An encouraging 82% of students progress to university, including 41% to top-third institutions, reflecting strong academic pathways. While 68% of parents express satisfaction, there may be room for improvement in parental engagement.
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Last inspected: 13 May 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 58.1 | Top 10% 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%. | 86% | Top 9% 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%. | 74% | Top 7% 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%. | 41% | Top 32% 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%. | 31% | Top 32% 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%. | 82% | 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%. | 41% | Top 20% |
Based on 185 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (437 responses)
★★★★★3.4
Good range of subjects
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
84%
School has high expectations
82%
Progress is communicated
80%
My child feels safe
79%
My child makes good progress
78%
Behaviour is good
74%
My child is happy
73%
I'd recommend this school
68%
School supports development
57%
School keeps me informed
55%
School responds to concerns
46%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.6%
Asian Chinese4.3%
Asian Indian4.1%
White Other3.7%
Asian Pakistani3.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Mixed Other2.6%
Asian Other2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Black African1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Other0.9%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.91537, -1.12447 · NG2 7BW
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN138482
School typeAcademy converter
Websiterushcliffespencer.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Rushcliffe Spencer Academy rated by Ofsted?
Rushcliffe Spencer Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 May 2025.
Is Rushcliffe Spencer Academy a good school?
Rushcliffe Spencer Academy scores 89.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Rushcliffe Spencer Academy?
Based on 437 Ofsted Parent View responses, Rushcliffe Spencer Academy receives a satisfaction score of 68% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Rushcliffe Spencer Academy in GCSEs?
Rushcliffe Spencer Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 58.1. 86% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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