Farnborough Spencer Academy

URN: 146564 • Nottingham NG11 8JW

Overview

Name
Farnborough Spencer Academy
URN
146564
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
58.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Graeme Smith (since 2025)
Telephone
01159744444
Website
Visit
Address
Farnborough Road, Nottingham NG11 8JW

Summary

Farnborough Spencer Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Nottingham, serving approximately 997 students with a capacity of 1,050. Opened in September 2014, the academy became part of the Spencer Academies Trust in October 2018. The school is committed to providing a supportive educational environment that enhances the life chances of its students, with a particular focus on community engagement.

The academy is recognised for its strong careers programme, having been awarded the gold careers mark and meeting all Gatsby benchmarks in 2019. This reflects its dedication to preparing students for future employment and further education. Farnborough Spencer Academy aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing world.

With a significant percentage of students (41.10%) eligible for free school meals, the academy prioritises inclusivity and support for all learners. The school collaborates closely with local community members to foster development and improvement, ensuring that it meets the diverse needs of its student population. For more information, visit their website at www.farnboroughspencer.org.uk.

Key details

LA
Nottingham
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1050
Pupils
997
Boys
493
Girls
504
FSM %
41.10
Open date
2018-10-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-09-22
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 997 493 504 1050 41.10
2024-09-11 940 457 483 1050 40.40
2023-09-11 804 383 421 1050 38.80
2022-09-11 804 383 421 1050 38.80
2021-09-11 717 366 351 1050 32.90
2020-09-11 664 353 311 1050 27.70

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