Farnborough Spencer Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Nottingham |
| Address | Farnborough Road, NG11 8JW |
| School Website | www.thefarnboroughacademy.com |
| Telephone | 1159744444 |
| URN | 146564 |
School Census
| Total | 881 |
| Girls/Boys | 460/421 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 52.2%/47.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 9.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 368 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 16.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 21/09/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 21/09/2022 | Good |
| 19/09/2017 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 21/09/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 19/09/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 21 September 2022 | School inspection: Good | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 33.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 21.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 35.70% |
| Entering EBacc | 32.50% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.06 |
| Progress 8 | -0.64 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 37 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 21% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 41% |
| Entering EBacc | 5% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.94 |
| Progress 8 | -0.64 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 40 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 31% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 46% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.29 |
| Progress 8 | -0.44 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 230 |
| As first preference | 183 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 203 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 183 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 188 |
| As first preference | 151 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 193 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 150 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 176 |
| As first preference | 131 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 193 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 131 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 176 |
| As first preference | 142 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 191 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 142 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 157 |
| As first preference | 125 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 171 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 125 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 152 |
| As first preference | 126 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 159 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 126 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 62% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 24% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 29% |
| no | 71% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| dont know | 10% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 9% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 21% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 79% |
| no | 21% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 72.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 77.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Dovecote Primary and Nursery School
(0.31 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Greencroft, Clifton, NG11 8EY
Nethergate Academy
(0.36 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 5-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Swansdowne Drive, , NG11 8HX