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Portland Spencer Academy
Westwick Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 4HB, Nottingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.8 / 100
Top 10%
Better than 90% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
388
Capacity
390
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that places it in the top 10% of schools, this primary academy demonstrates a strong commitment to educational excellence. While 58% of pupils are meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, the higher standard attainment of 10% indicates potential areas for growth. Overall, parent satisfaction is likely high, reflecting the school's positive reputation within the community.
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Last inspected: 22 November 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 58% | Bottom 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British41.5%
Asian Pakistani13.7%
Black African8.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.7.5%
Asian Chinese6.7%
White Other4.9%
Asian Other4.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Other2.6%
Asian Indian1.8%
Black Caribbean1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Black Other0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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52.95968, -1.24031 · NG8 4HB
School details
Local authorityNottingham
RegionEast Midlands
URN140550
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websiteportlandspencer.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Portland Spencer Academy rated by Ofsted?
Portland Spencer Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 November 2023.
Is Portland Spencer Academy a good school?
Portland Spencer Academy scores 89.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 10% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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