Arnold Hill Spencer Academy vs The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Arnold Hill Spencer Academy
Nottingham
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Primary
Type
Academy converter
Academy converter
Age Range
11–18
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
Roman Catholic
Admissions
-
-
Local Authority
Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1552
454
Capacity
1682
351
Occupancy
92%
129%
FSM %
20.6%
8.5%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
-
Quality of Education
Good
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Outstanding
Last Inspected
Jun 2025
Jul 2025
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
47.8
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
52.9%
-
KS2 Reading
-
86%
KS2 Maths
-
81%
KS2 Writing
-
84%
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
C+
-
Points Per Entry
32.3
-
Best 3 A-Levels
C+
-
AAB+ %
6%
-
Value Added
Below average
-
A-Level Students
89
-
Retention
93%
-
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
22%
-
Degree course
61%
-
Any L4+ destination
66%
-
Apprenticeships
2%
-
Cohort size
92
-
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
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Top subjects
Psychology (110)
Psychology (80)
Sociology (58)
Geography (56)
History (50)
Physical Education / Sports Studies (48)
English Literature (48)
Biology (44)