The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (114% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.7
7.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
56%
14.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
62%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.12
Band 2Source: 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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 270 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 138 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,633
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Helen Corbett (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Arthur Mee Road, Stapleford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 7EW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFairfield Spencer Academy
Primary · 710m away
Bispham Spencer Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
St John's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Sunnyside Spencer Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Eskdale Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Wadsworth Fields Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Chetwynd Spencer Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Albany Junior School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is George Spencer Academy a selective school?
No. George Spencer Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is George Spencer Academy's Ofsted rating?
George Spencer Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend George Spencer Academy?
George Spencer Academy currently has 1,633 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does George Spencer Academy take?
George Spencer Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is George Spencer Academy?
George Spencer Academy is in Nottingham, NG9 7EW, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does George Spencer Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, George Spencer Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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