Rushcliffe Spencer Academy
Boundary Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7BWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Rushcliffe Spencer Academy is a secondary school in Nottingham for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 364 schools in Nottinghamshire. It ranks 2nd of 42 secondary schools in Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 May 2025, report published 19 June 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 May 2025
The school has a vision that 'everyone will be given the chance to shine brightly'. This aim underpins this highly ambitious and very inclusive school. The school has high expectations for all pupils' achievement. Pupils respond to these expectations brilliantly. Pupils have shown incredible resilience throughout the extensive building work at the school. The high standards staff set for pupils and the presence of consistent routines ensure that the school remains a calm and focused learning environment. Pupils' conduct in lessons and around the school is impressive. Lessons are calm and purposeful. Staff teach the very carefully designed curriculum with skill and precision. This helps all pupils to excel. Pupils and sixth-form students are exceptionally well prepared for their next steps, reflected in their very high attainment in published outcomes. Wide-ranging enhancements to the curriculum, including an array of trips and visits, help pupils secure a deep understanding of life in modern Britain. These enhancements also develop pupils' knowledge of being a global citizen. Pupils enjoy considerable opportunities to extend their talents and interests. For example, they benefit greatly from a broad range of clubs and school events, such as musicals.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
297 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
221 students
Average A level grade B, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
2,039 pupils on roll, with places for 1,920
Schools near Rushcliffe Spencer Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The West Bridgford School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 62.9 |
| The Becket School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 57.3 |
| The Nottingham Emmanuel School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 44.2 |
| Farnborough Spencer Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 38.9 |
| Nottingham Academy | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 42.1 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Sismey
- Phone
- 01159744050
- Address
- Boundary Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7BW
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- URN
- 138482
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.