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Sunnyside Spencer Academy
Great Hoggett Drive, Beeston, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 4HQ, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
96.7 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
208
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and impressive KS2 results, where 80% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this primary academy stands out in Nottinghamshire. The school boasts a high parent satisfaction rate of 95%, reflecting strong community support. However, with only 8% achieving the higher standard in KS2, there may be room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 5 November 2024Quality 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%. | 80% | Top 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Parent View (21 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
My child feels safe
95%
My child is happy
95%
School keeps me informed
95%
My child makes good progress
95%
Behaviour is good
95%
I'd recommend this school
95%
School supports development
95%
School has high expectations
95%
Progress is communicated
91%
School responds to concerns
48%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British61.1%
Mixed Other13.5%
Asian Chinese5.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.8%
Other3.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Black African1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Other1.4%
White Other1.4%
Asian Indian1.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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52.92442, -1.24838 · NG9 4HQ
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN140613
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitesunnysidespencer.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Sunnyside Spencer Academy rated by Ofsted?
Sunnyside Spencer Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 November 2024.
Is Sunnyside Spencer Academy a good school?
Sunnyside Spencer Academy scores 96.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 3% 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 Sunnyside Spencer Academy?
Based on 21 Ofsted Parent View responses, Sunnyside Spencer Academy receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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