Arnold Hill Spencer Academy, Nottingham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Arnold Hill Spencer Academy sets high expectations for all pupils and provides a broad, ambitious curriculum with strong support for those who need it. The school excels at sixth form level where students thrive and become proud ambassadors. Beyond the classroom, the school creates numerous learning opportunities including educational trips and cultural experiences that build pupils' confidence and skills for adult life.
Key Strengths
- Well-designed curriculum that builds knowledge progressively, with strong support for weaker readers and pupils with SEND - Teachers use expert subject knowledge to provide clear explanations and engage pupils effectively - Outstanding sixth form provision with students who are driven to achieve and embody the school's vision - Excellent personal development programme covering healthy relationships, online safety and careers guidance - Clear behaviour vision with effective tracking systems, leading to improved conduct and a calm school atmosphere
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment is not always used effectively to identify and address pupils' misconceptions and knowledge gaps consistently - Vulnerable pupils' attendance remains weaker than their peers and requires continued focus - At times, lessons move on before pupils have grasped essential knowledge, which affects their ability to learn more complex material
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with staff trained and vigilant in keeping pupils safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Educational trips (including abroad and to places of interest), sports clubs and competitions, leadership development opportunities, Astral reward programme (sixth form)
Arnold Hill Spencer Academy is a secondary school with high expectations and a challenging curriculum designed to meet pupils' aspirations. The school has improved significantly and provides a calm, purposeful atmosphere where most pupils behave well and enjoy learning.
At a Glance
20.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
171 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
22.3
Avg class size
60
Total classes
13 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
1,552 pupils
1,682 capacity
130 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Nottingham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Nottingham
Admissions Demand - Nottinghamshire
Places available
9,687
Applications
9,316
Got 1st preference
91.1%
Got preferred school
98.0%
Secondary admissions across Nottinghamshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(3)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
9.37783%
Overall absence
23.91304%
Persistent absence
1,334
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Arnold Hill Spencer Academy
Ernehale Junior School
Ernehale Infant School
Arnold View Primary School
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold
Woodthorpe Infant School
Robert Mellors Primary Academy
Arno Vale Junior School
Coppice Farm Primary School
Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School
Killisick Junior School
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