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Rushcliffe Spencer Academy

Boundary Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7BW

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Outstanding
May 2025

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

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58.0school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
58.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
40.1%
Basics 9-5
73.1%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

58.0

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2359.246.4
2023/2459.446.4
2024/2558.046.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.840.00
2023/24+0.690.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
41.4%
EBacc APS
5.18
EBacc 9-5
21.5%
EBacc 9-4
30.6%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
39.74
A*-A Grades
35.2%
A*-B Grades
67.8%
AAB+ %
25.3%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 235 students entered

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About Rushcliffe Spencer Academy

Rushcliffe Spencer Academy is a secondary school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 437 responses), 68% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 58.0. The school has around 2,032 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Boundary Road, Nottingham, NG2 7BW | More schools in Nottinghamshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Rushcliffe Spencer Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2025 — Outstanding
  2. Feb 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Rushcliffe Spencer Academy

What is Rushcliffe Spencer Academy's Ofsted rating?
Rushcliffe Spencer Academy received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What do parents say about Rushcliffe Spencer Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 437 responses): 68% of parents would recommend Rushcliffe Spencer Academy.
What are Rushcliffe Spencer Academy's latest exam results?
Rushcliffe Spencer Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 58.0. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Rushcliffe Spencer Academy located?
Rushcliffe Spencer Academy is a secondary school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire (NG2 7BW).
How many pupils attend Rushcliffe Spencer Academy?
Rushcliffe Spencer Academy has around 2,032 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Rushcliffe Spencer Academy with other schools?
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