The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.8
6.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
52%
9.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
17%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.17
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 256 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 122 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,518
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 17.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ian Simpson
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Gedling Road, Gedling Road,, Nottingham, NG5 6NZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmErnehale Junior School
Primary · Very close
Ernehale Infant School
Primary · Very close
Christ The King Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 505m away
Arnold View Primary School
Primary · 572m away
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold
Primary · 644m away
Woodthorpe Infant School
Primary · 668m away
Arno Vale Junior School
Primary · 797m away
Coppice Farm Primary School
Primary · 828m away
Questions parents ask
What is Arnold Hill Spencer Academy's Ofsted rating?
Arnold Hill Spencer Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Arnold Hill Spencer Academy?
Arnold Hill Spencer Academy currently has 1,518 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Arnold Hill Spencer Academy take?
Arnold Hill Spencer Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Arnold Hill Spencer Academy?
Arnold Hill Spencer Academy is in Nottingham, NG5 6NZ, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Arnold Hill Spencer Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Arnold Hill Spencer Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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