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George Spencer Academy and Technology College
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- Stapleford NG9 7EW
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Curriculum develops each pupil as an individual
Behaviour and Attitudes: Bullying is not tolerated, pupils feel safe and are happy
Qualifications and Training: Most teachers have strong subject knowledge
Current Educational Practices: Leaders prioritize training for subject knowledge development
Strengths and Challenges: Staff proud of school; workload considered
Opportunities for Involvement: 'Meet the team' events for parents of pupils with SEND
Communication: Leaders encourage engagement with SEND parents
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff are vigilant and recognize if a pupil might be at risk of harm
Actions for Quality Improvement: Prioritize training for teachers to deliver curriculum effectively
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying not tolerated; staff trained to recognize risks
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Mental health support and detailed safeguarding records
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of activities including over 50 clubs
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Helps pupils develop talents while following curriculum
Managing and Supporting SEND: Identify supports for SEND, but need consistent embedding
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George Spencer Academy and Technology College is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
It has 1658 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 54% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
91.40% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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With the most recent exceptional inspection, where we received grades 1 in every category, George Spencer has a reputation across the country for offering pupils of all abilities a high quality education.
George Spencer Academy became one of the first Teaching Schools in the nation in 2011 as a result of our outstanding track record of success and high calibre instruction.
The Spencer Academies Trust's lead school and education sponsor, George Spencer Academy, was appointed in 2012.
The George Spencer Academy is dedicated to giving all of its students educational opportunities that are completely equitable, and we think that educating the whole child is important.
The George Spencer Academy continues to play a significant role in promoting educational excellence by aiming to raise everyone's hopes, expectations, and accomplishments.
We are very much an outward-looking, successful academy that is a pioneer in school development.
Our academy is built on a solid foundation of support and growth for everyone, with the primary goal of generating engaging and dynamic learning opportunities so that every child can develop into an ambitious learner.
We have a non-teaching pastoral care assistant for each year group in addition to a dedicated learning manager who is in charge of academic success, personal development, and well-being in order to assist students.
Our top goal is the safety of children.
Along with constantly increasing internet safety measures, we include a lot of material in the curriculum related to anti-bullying, student health, and financial well-being.
We provide kids with numerous opportunities to be heard.
Along with a variety of Student Leadership positions, there is also a drop-in office for Student Voice and numerous surveys offered throughout the year for students to express their opinions.
We also anticipate that students will participate in school activities through our student leadership programmes.
All parents are welcome to join our FrOGS, give us comments, and participate in our Parents' Forum to help us form policy since we expect parents to be actively involved in school life.
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George Spencer Academy became one of the first Teaching Schools in the nation in 2011 as a result of our outstanding track record of success and high calibre instruction.
The Spencer Academies Trust's lead school and education sponsor, George Spencer Academy, was appointed in 2012.
The George Spencer Academy is dedicated to giving all of its students educational opportunities that are completely equitable, and we think that educating the whole child is important.
The George Spencer Academy continues to play a significant role in promoting educational excellence by aiming to raise everyone's hopes, expectations, and accomplishments.
We are very much an outward-looking, successful academy that is a pioneer in school development.
Our academy is built on a solid foundation of support and growth for everyone, with the primary goal of generating engaging and dynamic learning opportunities so that every child can develop into an ambitious learner.
We have a non-teaching pastoral care assistant for each year group in addition to a dedicated learning manager who is in charge of academic success, personal development, and well-being in order to assist students.
Our top goal is the safety of children.
Along with constantly increasing internet safety measures, we include a lot of material in the curriculum related to anti-bullying, student health, and financial well-being.
We provide kids with numerous opportunities to be heard.
Along with a variety of Student Leadership positions, there is also a drop-in office for Student Voice and numerous surveys offered throughout the year for students to express their opinions.
We also anticipate that students will participate in school activities through our student leadership programmes.
All parents are welcome to join our FrOGS, give us comments, and participate in our Parents' Forum to help us form policy since we expect parents to be actively involved in school life.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.1 | 15.1 | 15.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 54% | 48% | 53% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 22.20% | - | 15.00% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.03 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 30.47% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 45.87% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 47% | 26.71% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 32% | 10.76% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 42% | 15.53% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.66 | 2.88 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 90.88% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 269 | 156 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 82.72% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 34.62% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 42% | 31.82% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 16% | 4.3% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.82% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.24% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.92% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.05 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 34.29% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 48.84% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 24% | 23.77% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 12.61% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 17.05% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.53 | 3.01 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 94.64% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 249 | 155 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 88.9% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 36.64% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 53% | 33.76% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 4.28% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.16% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.96% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.8% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.13 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% 7 | 32.2% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% 1 | 49.35% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 45% | 27.02% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 11.44% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% 5 | 16.41% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.48 | 3.09 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 92.65% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 218 | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 84.39% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 36.98% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 52% | 31.65% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 10% | 3.02% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 12.74% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.43% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.91% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.34 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 32.27% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% 5 | 48.29% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 51% | 26% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% 22 | 10.88% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 35% 11 | 16.65% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.54 | 3 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 90% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 219 | 150 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 79.09% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 32.56% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 34.42% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 1.23% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.3% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 5.07% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.02% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.36 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 31.78% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 46.96% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 56% | 27.2% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 44% | 15.12% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 46% | 16.8% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 84.44% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 226 | 154 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 72.14% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 36.23% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 58% | 33.65% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.53% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.21% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 7.51% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.77% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.97 | 30.6 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.64 | 30.66 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 22.20% | 10% | 13.67% |
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| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 91 | 100 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 60% | 60.33% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 5.79% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 20.69% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 7.72% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 40.65 | 35.09 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.74 | 35.36 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 25.3% | 15.36% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 144 | 117 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 64% | 63.18% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 5.56% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 17.87% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 8.62% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.04 | 28.23 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.29 2 | 29.77 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.5% | 9.39% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 137 | 112 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 65% | 55.89% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 10.62% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 21.54% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 8% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.94 2 | 28.32 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.70 3 | 28.33 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 21.8% | 10.47% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 28 | 13.43% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 6.11% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 12.54% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 2.97% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.29 | 25.05 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.51 | 27.1 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.6% | 8.7% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 20 | 18.66% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 8.06% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 20.86% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 2.63% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 30th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 29th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at George Spencer Academy and Technology College
Local authority ratio 20 : 1