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Chetwynd Spencer Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Lorraine Tonks

corporate_fareTHE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onNottingham, NG9 6FW

language Visit Website phone 1159177353

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2019

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Students

423

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Expected Standard

85%

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Demand Ratio

1.1x

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Chetwynd Spencer Academy is a Academy converter primary school in Nottingham, serving ages 5-11. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time. Ranks in the top 6% of primary schools nationally.

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School Summary

Chetwynd Spencer Academy is an academy converter in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, admitting pupils aged 5-11. It is part of THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 417 pupils on roll, of whom 3% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, 85% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined, with 18% achieving the higher standard. The school ranks #4 of 226 primaries in Nottinghamshire and #224 of 14,143 nationally.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 21.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

85%

LA 62%

Reading97% LA 74%

Writing85% LA 71%

Maths95% LA 74%

Read SS

110

Maths SS

108

GPS SS

110

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

72%

LA 59%England 61%

Reading85% LA 72% · Eng 74%

Writing84% LA 70% · Eng 72%

Maths84% LA 71% · Eng 73%

Read SS

107

Maths SS

106

GPS SS

109

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

77%

LA 59%England 60%

Reading93% LA 71% · Eng 73%

Writing79% LA 71% · Eng 71%

Maths95% LA 72% · Eng 73%

Read SS

109

Maths SS

108

GPS SS

110

Progress (0 = national avg)

1.6

Read

LA -0.2

0.0 to 3.3

-0.7

Write

LA 0.2

-2.3 to 0.9

1.8

Maths

LA 0.0

0.3 to 3.4

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

85%

LA 64%England 65%

Reading92% LA 72% · Eng 73%

Writing93% LA 78% · Eng 78%

Maths95% LA 77% · Eng 79%

Read SS

108

Maths SS

109

GPS SS

112

Progress (0 = national avg)

3.3

Read

LA -0.2

1.7 to 4.8

3.6

Write

LA 0.3

2.2 to 5.1

3.6

Maths

LA -0.1

2.3 to 5.0

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

90%

LA 63%

Reading98% LA 74%

Writing93% LA 78%

Maths97% LA 75%

Read SS

109

Maths SS

108

GPS SS

112

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

LA -0.3

1.4 to 4.6

Write

LA 0.2

0.5 to 3.5

2.4

Maths

LA -0.1

1 to 3.8

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

10 December 2024

Inspection Report

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01 October 2019

Inspection Report

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13 June 2018

Inspection Report

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24 September 2014

Inspection Report

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15 January 2013

Inspection Report

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10 August 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2019-10-01

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2018-06-13

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-09-24

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2010-03-01

None Legacy

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Good

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Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.2%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 0.8% for this term (primary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.2%(1 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 1.225% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 417 pupils. During this period, there were 1 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.2%, which is below the termly national average of 0.8%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	417	1	0.2%	0.8%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	417	1	0.2%	0.9%
2023/24 (Summer term)	420	0	0.0%	0.8%
2023/24 (Spring term)	420	1	0.2%	0.7%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	420	0	0.0%	0.8%
2022/23 (Summer term)	415	0	0.0%	0.7%
2022/23 (Spring term)	423	0	0.0%	0.6%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	424	0	0.0%	0.6%
2021/22 (Summer term)	422	1	0.2%	0.5%
2021/22 (Spring term)	421	0	0.0%	0.5%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	426	0	0.0%	0.5%
2020/21 (Summer term)	424	0	0.0%	0.4%
2020/21 (Spring term)	421	0	0.0%	0.1%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	421	0	0.0%	0.4%
2019/20 (Summer term)	419	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	419	0	0.0%	0.4%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	420	0	0.0%	0.6%
2018/19 (Summer term)	412	0	0.0%	0.4%
2018/19 (Spring term)	416	0	0.0%	0.5%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	420	0	0.0%	0.5%
2017/18 (Summer term)	400	0	0.0%	0.5%
2017/18 (Spring term)	382	0	0.0%	0.4%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	377	0	0.0%	0.5%
2016/17 (Summer term)	325	0	0.0%	0.4%
2016/17 (Spring term)	325	0	0.0%	0.4%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	316	0	0.0%	0.5%

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 13 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 11 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 6 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 5 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 3 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

98.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

97.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

12.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree86%

agree10%

disagree2%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree79%

agree19%

disagree2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree45%

agree7%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

not applicable41%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree78%

agree17%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree82%

agree17%

disagree1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree71%

agree24%

disagree4%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree86%

agree12%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree80%

agree19%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree80%

agree16%

disagree3%

don't know1%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes96%

no4%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Primary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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