Farnborough Spencer Academy
Farnborough Road, Clifton, Nottingham, NG11 8JWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Farnborough Spencer Academy is a secondary school in Nottingham for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 117 schools in Nottingham. It ranks 31st of 42 secondary schools in Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 September 2022, report published 16 October 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 September 2022
This school is a warm and happy learning community where everyone can be themselves. Pupils and staff pledge to be proud of the school, and they are. Pupils treat each other with respect and kindness. They laugh and smile. They enjoy positive relationships with staff who know them well. Pupils feel safe and cared for. The school is ambitious for all pupils. The curriculum is designed to help pupils to succeed in education and in life. Pupils want to learn. Most pupils work hard and help each other. Staff encourage pupils to be confident. Most teachers adapt their teaching to meet pupils' needs. Reading is important. Every class starts the day by reading together. Pupils benefit from a strong programme of personal development. This helps prepare pupils well for their next steps. The school provides a wide range of extra- curricular activities, including the dance and LGBTQI+ clubs. Pupils have opportunities to lead and serve the community, for example by being anti-bullying or well-being ambassadors. Pupils appreciate the school's clear expectations. They behave well in lessons and around the school. Staff reward pupils for doing the right thing. Some pupils need help to improve their behaviour or attendance. Staff support these pupils sensitively.
What the school should improve
- Some staff do not have sufficient subject expertise to adapt their teaching to meet the needs of all pupils. When this is the case, pupils do not learn the curriculum as well as they should. Leaders must ensure that all staff are supported to improve their subject knowledge so that pupils are not disadvantaged by ineffective teaching.
- The school does not teach phonics. Some pupils who are at the early stages of learning to read do not get the support they need. They cannot access the curriculum as well as their peers. Leaders must ensure that pupils who need extra help receive the support they need to make sufficient progress to catch up with their peers and become confident readers.
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly. Some are not punctual. They miss out on learning. Leaders must ensure that pupils receive support to attend school regularly and on time.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
181 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,005 pupils on roll, with places for 1,050
Schools near Farnborough Spencer Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The West Bridgford School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 62.9 |
| The Becket School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 57.3 |
| The Nottingham Emmanuel School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 44.2 |
| Rushcliffe Spencer Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 58.1 |
| Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 51.1 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Stevie Barker
- Phone
- 01159744444
- Address
- Farnborough Road, Clifton, Nottingham, NG11 8JW
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- URN
- 146564
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.