Farnborough Academy

URN: 141335 • Nottingham NG11 8JW

Overview

Name
Farnborough Academy
URN
141335
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Serious Weaknesses
Ranking score
36.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Martyn Jobling (since 2025)
Telephone
Website
Address
Farnborough Road, Nottingham NG11 8JW

Summary

Farnborough Academy, located in Nottingham, is a mixed secondary school that operates under the Spencer Academies Trust. Established in September 2014, the academy has grown to accommodate 697 pupils, with a capacity for 1,050 students. The school is committed to providing a supportive learning environment and has achieved recognition for its careers guidance, being one of the first secondary academies in the UK to earn the gold careers mark in 2019.

The academy places a strong emphasis on community engagement, working closely with local organisations to enhance the educational experience and life opportunities for its students. Farnborough Academy aims to prepare pupils for future success through a well-rounded curriculum that meets the needs of its diverse student body, including a notable percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (24.20%).

As part of a high-performing multi-academy trust, Farnborough Academy benefits from shared resources and best practices across schools in the East Midlands, ensuring a focus on excellence in education. The academy is dedicated to fostering a positive ethos that encourages personal growth and academic achievement.

Key details

LA
Nottingham
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1050
Pupils
697
Boys
381
Girls
316
FSM %
24.20
Open date
2015-01-01
Close date
2018-09-30
Last Ofsted
2017-09-20
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Nottinghamshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 697 381 316 1050 24.20
2024-09-11 697 381 316 1050 24.20
2023-09-11 697 381 316 1050 24.20
2022-09-11 697 381 316 1050 24.20
2021-09-11 697 381 316 1050 24.20
2020-09-11 697 381 316 1050 24.20

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