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Arnold Hill Spencer Academy
Gedling Road, Arnold, Gedling Road,, Nottingham, NG5 6NZ, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
53.2 / 100
Top 47%
Better than 53% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,518
Capacity
1,682
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 30% nationally. A commendable 73% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 74% progress to university, with nearly a third entering top-third institutions. While parent satisfaction is relatively strong at 73%, the school's EBacc entry rate stands at just 17%, indicating room for growth in this area.
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Last inspected: 10 June 2025Quality 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. | 49.8 | Top 30% 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%. | 73% | Top 33% 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%. | 52% | Top 33% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 27% 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%. | 12% | Bottom 27% 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%. | 74% | 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%. | 29% | Above avg |
Based on 103 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (171 responses)
★★★★★3.5
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Good range of subjects
93%
My child feels safe
81%
My child is happy
78%
My child makes good progress
75%
I'd recommend this school
73%
School has high expectations
72%
School keeps me informed
71%
Behaviour is good
70%
Progress is communicated
68%
School supports development
67%
School responds to concerns
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British67.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.3%
Mixed Other3.4%
Asian Pakistani3.2%
White Other2.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Other1.8%
Asian Indian1.4%
Black African1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Black Other0.9%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Asian Chinese0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.99742, -1.11769 · NG5 6NZ
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN146562
School typeAcademy converter
Websitearnoldhillspencer.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Arnold Hill Spencer Academy rated by Ofsted?
Arnold Hill Spencer Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 June 2025.
Is Arnold Hill Spencer Academy a good school?
Arnold Hill Spencer Academy scores 53.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 47% 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 Arnold Hill Spencer Academy?
Based on 171 Ofsted Parent View responses, Arnold Hill Spencer Academy receives a satisfaction score of 70% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Arnold Hill Spencer Academy in GCSEs?
Arnold Hill Spencer Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.8. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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