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Farnborough Spencer Academy
Farnborough Road, Clifton, Nottingham, NG11 8JW, Nottingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
24.8 / 100
Bottom 25%
Better than 25% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
997
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 84% nationally. While 55% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in the EBacc entry rate, which stands at 31%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16, with a focus on academic growth.
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Last inspected: 21 September 2022Quality 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. | 38.9 | Bottom 16% 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%. | 55% | Bottom 23% 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%. | 41% | Bottom 44% 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%. | 31% | Bottom 43% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 43% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.6%
Black African5.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.1%
White Other3.8%
Asian Indian3.7%
Asian Other1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Mixed Other1.1%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Other0.7%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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52.90931, -1.16671 · NG11 8JW
School details
Local authorityNottingham
RegionEast Midlands
URN146564
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitefarnboroughspencer.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Farnborough Spencer Academy rated by Ofsted?
Farnborough Spencer Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 September 2022.
Is Farnborough Spencer Academy a good school?
Farnborough Spencer Academy scores 24.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 25% 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 Farnborough Spencer Academy in GCSEs?
Farnborough Spencer Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.9. 55% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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