The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 53 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 620
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 25.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Gemma Gregory (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Toton Lane, Stapleford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 7HB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John's CofE Primary School
Primary · 691m away
George Spencer Academy
Secondary · 710m away
Albany Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Albany Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.2km away
Wadsworth Fields Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Cloudside Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Ladycross Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Sunnyside Spencer Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Fairfield Spencer Academy?
Fairfield Spencer Academy currently has 620 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fairfield Spencer Academy take?
Fairfield Spencer Academy caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fairfield Spencer Academy?
Fairfield Spencer Academy is in Nottingham, NG9 7HB, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fairfield Spencer Academy have a sixth form?
No, Fairfield Spencer Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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