George Spencer Academy

Academy converter · Secondary school · Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
NG9 7EW
Composite score
64.6

School overview

George Spencer Academy is a secondary school serving Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, classified by the DfE as an academy converter. It has 1,633 pupils aged 11 to 18 on roll. At its most recent graded inspection, Ofsted rated George Spencer Academy 'Good'. The school's average Attainment 8 score in the latest GCSE results was 51.7 — above the national average (national average: 46). Performance is little changed year on year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it in the top 23% of secondary schools nationally.

56% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, above the national average of about 45%. 78% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.

Compare George Spencer Academy with another school
#732
National rank
#52
In East Midlands
#9
In Nottinghamshire
Top 23%
Nationally

Performance (KS4 GCSE)

Attainment 8 score
51.7
National avg ≈ 46
Progress 8 score
% achieving 9–5 in English & Maths
56%
% achieving 9–4 in English & Maths
78%
% EBacc grade 5+
32%
EBacc average points score
4.83

Ofsted judgements

Legacy framework · Read full report ↗

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective?
Yes
Sixth form provision
Outstanding

School profile

Pupils on roll 1,633 % FSM ever-6 18.1% % EAL 15.2% Age range 11–18 Gender Mixed

Location

Nearby secondary schools

Compare George Spencer Academy with another school