The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- 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
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 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
- 208
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 48.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Headteacher Sallyann Mitchell (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Great Hoggett Drive, Beeston, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 4HQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEskdale Junior School
Primary · 560m away
Alderman White School
Secondary · 634m away
Bramcote CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
George Spencer Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
The Lanes Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Wadsworth Fields Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Foxwood Foundation School and Technology College
Special school · 1.5km away
Foxwood Academy
Academy · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Sunnyside Spencer Academy a selective school?
No. Sunnyside Spencer Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Sunnyside Spencer Academy's Ofsted rating?
Sunnyside Spencer Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sunnyside Spencer Academy?
Sunnyside Spencer Academy currently has 208 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sunnyside Spencer Academy take?
Sunnyside Spencer Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sunnyside Spencer Academy?
Sunnyside Spencer Academy is in Nottingham, NG9 4HQ, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sunnyside Spencer Academy have a sixth form?
No, Sunnyside Spencer Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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