Sunnyside Spencer Academy
URN: 140613 • Nottingham NG9 4HQ
Overview
- Name
- Sunnyside Spencer Academy
- URN
- 140613
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sallyann Mitchell (since 2025) , Head of School
- Telephone
- 01159174310
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Great Hoggett Drive, Nottingham NG9 4HQ
Summary
Sunnyside Spencer Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire. With a current enrolment of 208 pupils and a capacity of 210, the school aims to provide a high-quality education within a nurturing and stimulating environment. The academy is part of The Spencer Academies Trust, which operates several schools across the East Midlands, focusing on delivering excellent educational standards.
The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a love of learning among its students, encouraging them to achieve their full potential through an engaging curriculum. Recent SATs results indicate that 80% of pupils reached the Expected Standard in Reading, Writing, and Maths combined, significantly surpassing the national average of 62%. This achievement reflects the school's commitment to academic excellence.
Sunnyside Spencer Academy values collaboration with parents and the wider community, ensuring that children feel supported and valued throughout their educational journey. The school also prioritises safeguarding, providing a dedicated contact for concerns outside of school hours.
The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a love of learning among its students, encouraging them to achieve their full potential through an engaging curriculum. Recent SATs results indicate that 80% of pupils reached the Expected Standard in Reading, Writing, and Maths combined, significantly surpassing the national average of 62%. This achievement reflects the school's commitment to academic excellence.
Sunnyside Spencer Academy values collaboration with parents and the wider community, ensuring that children feel supported and valued throughout their educational journey. The school also prioritises safeguarding, providing a dedicated contact for concerns outside of school hours.
Useful links
- Governing Body (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Open Events (calendar)
- Term Dates 2025-26 (calendar)
- Parent Voice – November 2022 (download)
- Parent Voice – March 2023 (download)
- Lunch Menu (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Nottinghamshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 208
- Boys
- 115
- Girls
- 93
- FSM %
- 48.20
- Open date
- 2014-05-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-07-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Nottinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 208 | 115 | 93 | 210 | 48.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 215 | 117 | 98 | 210 | 49.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 211 | 105 | 106 | 210 | 49.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 211 | 105 | 106 | 210 | 49.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 213 | 105 | 108 | 105 | 47.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 224 | 110 | 114 | 105 | 39.00 |
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