The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 58.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
58.1
14.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
74%
31.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
41%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.10
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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 331 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 163 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 2,032
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Graeme Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Boundary Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7BW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmJesse Gray Primary School
Primary · 506m away
Rosecliffe Spencer Academy
Primary · 774m away
The West Bridgford School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Heymann Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Edwalton Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Abbey Road Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Greythorn Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Rushcliffe Spencer Academy a selective school?
No. Rushcliffe Spencer Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Rushcliffe Spencer Academy's Ofsted rating?
Rushcliffe Spencer Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rushcliffe Spencer Academy?
Rushcliffe Spencer Academy currently has 2,032 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rushcliffe Spencer Academy take?
Rushcliffe Spencer Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Rushcliffe Spencer Academy?
Rushcliffe Spencer Academy is in Nottingham, NG2 7BW, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rushcliffe Spencer Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Rushcliffe Spencer Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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