Millside Spencer Academy, Loughborough
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school creates a genuinely happy place where children feel safe, cared for and proud to belong. Teachers are described by pupils as kind and approachable, and the strong relationships between staff and pupils help children stay motivated and engaged. Reading is central to learning, with excellent phonics teaching and a wide range of high-quality books that expose children to diverse authors and cultures.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional relationships between staff and pupils create a happy, safe learning environment
- Exemplary pupil behaviour and outstanding personal development with high expectations consistently met
- Well-taught phonics programme and strong reading initiatives including a book vending machine
- Outstanding support for pupils with SEND, quickly identified and effectively supported
- Wide range of enrichment opportunities including sports clubs, talent competitions, and community visits
Areas for Improvement
- In some curriculum areas, pupil knowledge is less secure because learning does not consistently build on what they already know
- Early years learning through play does not always show clear progression from Nursery to Reception
- Music learning does not always provide pupils with the knowledge and skills needed for future learning
- School's approaches to measuring curriculum impact lack precision and clear monitoring
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs, talent competitions, community events, visits to holocaust centre, visits to local military hospital
Millside Spencer Academy is a primary school where pupils thrive in a nurturing and inclusive environment with exemplary behaviour and outstanding personal development. The school provides a broad, ambitious curriculum with reading as a clear priority, though some wider curriculum areas need more consistent knowledge building.
At a Glance
11.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
63 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 85% to 80%. Maths has improved from 69% to 80%. Writing has remained stable at around 80%.
Class Sizes
28.5
Avg class size
28.3
Infant (KS1)
6
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
78%
Available places
184 pupils
236 capacity
52 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Loughborough
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Loughborough
Admissions Demand - Nottinghamshire
Places available
10,563
Applications
7,998
Got 1st preference
95.8%
Got preferred school
99.4%
Primary admissions across Nottinghamshire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.32695%
Overall absence
8.47458%
Persistent absence
118
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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