Rosecliffe Spencer Academy
73 Rose Way, Edwalton, Nottingham, NG12 4JEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Rosecliffe Spencer Academy is a primary school in Nottingham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 364 schools in Nottinghamshire. It ranks 44th of 186 primary schools in Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 June 2023, report published 31 July 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 June 2023
Pupils are proud of their school. They praise the kindness of the staff, saying that, 'We feel safe because the teachers care about us.' Pupils understand and follow the school's 'GROWTH' values that underpin all aspects of school life. This helps them to develop personal qualities that enable them to thrive. Pupils join this rapidly-expanding school from a very wide range of backgrounds. Many are recent arrivals to this country and speak English as an additional language. Nevertheless, they settle quickly into school routines. Their behaviour is impressive. Pupils are highly motivated to learn, for example some say, 'My favourite thing is the interventions because they help my confidence.' They work diligently in lessons and respond readily to teachers' high expectations for behaviour. School staff know the pupils well. They step in quickly to support any who require help to manage their emotions. Trained staff provide one-to-one or small-group sessions in the nurture room. Pupils' behaviour improves quickly as a result of this provision. Pupils happily take on roles such as membership of the school council or acting as library helpers. They can join after-school clubs such as sport, art and Lego. Leaders plan to expand the range of available activities over time.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the curriculum is not fully embedded. It is still being refined or is in the early stages of implementation. Leaders are still determining how best to assess how well pupils are doing in those areas. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum is fully embedded and implemented, so that pupils know and remember more in all subjects as they progress through the school.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
449 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Rosecliffe Spencer Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse Gray Primary School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 79% met the expected standard |
| Heymann Primary and Nursery School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 66% met the expected standard |
| Edwalton Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| St Peter's CofE Junior School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 71% met the expected standard |
| West Bridgford Junior School | 1 mile | Report card: Strong standard | 80% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Free schools
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sophia Thorne
- Phone
- 01159346533
- Address
- 73 Rose Way, Edwalton, Nottingham, NG12 4JE
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- URN
- 147910
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.