The short version
Above-average SATs results.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 174
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 12.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sophia Thorne
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
53 Evans Road, East Leake, Loughborough, Nottinghamshire, LE12 6AS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Millside Spencer Academy a selective school?
No. Millside Spencer Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Millside Spencer Academy?
Millside Spencer Academy currently has 174 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Millside Spencer Academy take?
Millside Spencer Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Millside Spencer Academy?
Millside Spencer Academy is in Loughborough, LE12 6AS, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Millside Spencer Academy have a sixth form?
No, Millside Spencer Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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