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Farnborough Spencer Academy

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Farnborough Spencer Academy

Farnborough Road, Clifton, Nottingham, NG11 8JW

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
997
Ages
11-16
FSM
41.1%
Attainment 8
38.7
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
38.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
14.7%
Basics 9-5
41.4%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
30.9%
EBacc APS
3.48
EBacc 9-5
11.0%
EBacc 9-4
18.8%
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About Farnborough Spencer Academy

Farnborough Spencer Academy is a secondary school in Nottingham, Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.7. The school has around 997 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Farnborough Road, Nottingham, NG11 8JW | More schools in Nottingham

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Sept 2022 — Good
  2. Sept 2017 — Inadequate (predecessor: Farnborough Academy)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Farnborough Spencer Academy

What is Farnborough Spencer Academy's Ofsted rating?
Farnborough Spencer Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Farnborough Spencer Academy's latest exam results?
Farnborough Spencer Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Farnborough Spencer Academy located?
Farnborough Spencer Academy is a secondary school in Nottingham, Nottingham (NG11 8JW).
How many pupils attend Farnborough Spencer Academy?
Farnborough Spencer Academy has around 997 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Farnborough Spencer Academy with other schools?
View Farnborough Spencer Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Nottingham.