Farnborough Spencer Academy
Academy sponsor led
Nottingham, NG11 8JW
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 10% in England
13 of 16 in Nottingham
Pupils
1,005
First preferences per place
0.84
2026/27
Absence
11.1%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 37.1 | 33.8 | 38.9 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 21% | 21% | 41% | |
| Average English grade | 3.8 | 3.6 | 4.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.8 | 3.6 | 4.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 25% | 17% | 38% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.64 | -0.64 | — |
55% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The West Bridgford School · 1.3 mi · Outstanding · Top 7% in England
- The Becket School · 1.4 mi · Good · Top 12% in England
- The Nottingham Emmanuel School · 1.7 mi · Not judged · Bottom 33% in England
- Rushcliffe Spencer Academy · 1.8 mi · Not judged · Top 9% in England
- Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology · 2.4 mi · Good · Top 34% in England
- Chilwell School · 2.8 mi · No rating · Top 38% in England
The neighbourhood
Farnborough Spencer Academy is in Clifton North (typical home £200,000, crime very high).
What is Farnborough Spencer Academy's Ofsted rating?
Farnborough Spencer Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Farnborough Spencer Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Farnborough Spencer Academy is in the bottom 10% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.