The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 388
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 45.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- Trust
- THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Joseph Handy (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Westwick Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 4HB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNottingham University Samworth Academy
Secondary · 584m away
Firbeck Primary and Nursery School with Individual Needs Centre for Deaf Children
Primary · 663m away
Firbeck Academy
Primary · 663m away
Bilborough College
16 plus · 885m away
Fernwood School
Secondary · 970m away
Fernwood Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Melbury Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Silver Linings School
Independent · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Portland Spencer Academy's Ofsted rating?
Portland Spencer Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Portland Spencer Academy?
Portland Spencer Academy currently has 388 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Portland Spencer Academy take?
Portland Spencer Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Portland Spencer Academy?
Portland Spencer Academy is in Nottingham, NG8 4HB, in the Nottingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Portland Spencer Academy have a sixth form?
No, Portland Spencer Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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