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  • Minister for School Standards visits Heanor Gate Spencer to celebrate success in Literacy & Pupil Progress

    Published 23/10/25

    Heanor Gate Spencer Academy were proud to welcome Georgia Gould, Minister of State for School Standards, and Amber Valley MP, Linsey Farnsworth, last Thursday (16 October), as part of a national focus on boosting literacy and attainment across secondary schools.

    The visit recognised Heanor Gate’s outstanding work in supporting white working-class (WWC) pupils to achieve beyond national expectations. National data shows this group of students - defined as pupils eligible for free school meals and of white British ethnicity - often face some of the poorest outcomes across the country. However, at Heanor Gate, WWC students make more progress at Key Stage 4 than the national average, marking the Academy as one of only a handful of secondary schools nationally achieving this success.

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  • Building Together: Spencer Trust Leadership Day 2025

    Published 24/09/25

    Leaders from across the Spencer Academies Trust gathered last Friday for the annual Trust Leadership Day. Over 70 members, including Academy Principals, Trustees, Senior Leaders and Central Support colleagues, came together for a day of collaboration and forward planning.

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  • Sunnyside Spencer Academy has been designated an Apple Distinguished School for 2025-2028

    Published 15/09/25

    Recognised for innovation, leadership, and educational excellence using technology, Sunnyside Spencer Academy is pleased to announce it has been recognised as an Apple Distinguished School for the 2025-2028 program term.

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  • Farnborough Alumni excel at Rushcliffe Spencer Sixth Form and progress to top Universities

    Published 11/09/25

    The Spencer Academies Trust is celebrating the outstanding success of a group of former Farnborough Spencer Academy students who, after joining Rushcliffe Spencer Academy Sixth Form, have gone on to achieve exceptional results and secure places at some of the UK’s most respected universities and courses.

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  • Spencer Academies Trust students celebrate best ever GCSE results

    Published 21/08/25

    Students across Spencer Academies Trust are celebrating their best ever set of GCSE results today, with achievements once again above national averages.

    This year, 72% of entries across the Trust’s eight secondary schools achieved grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 54% secured grade 5 or higher. The Trust’s Attainment 8 score, 49.5, also exceeded the national average from 2024, alongside a rise in the number of pupils entered for the English Baccalaureate (EBacc - those entering qualifications in English, maths, sciences, a language and either history or geography), now standing at 43%, and the Average EBacc Point Score, 4.45.

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  • Spencer Academies Trust celebrate outstanding A-Level results across Spencer family of schools

    Published 14/08/25

    Sixth form students across the Spencer Academies family of schools are celebrating today after achieving another year of excellent A-Level results. 26% of grades awarded were at A*-A, and 55% at A*-B, reflecting the hard work and dedication of our young people.

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  • Primary Pupil Parliament celebrate a year of impact and inspiration

    Published 24/07/25

    The Spencer Academies Trust Primary Pupil Parliament came together for their final meeting of the academic year to celebrate achievements, reflect on their journey, and look ahead to the future.

    The session brought together representatives from primary academies across the Trust to discuss the impact of their work and how they have helped shape change in their schools and communities over the past year. The Pupil Parliament is made up of two pupils from each primary school and provides a platform for children to have their voices heard on key issues, with steering groups centred around the environment, community, teaching and learning and SEND and inclusion.

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  • Arnold Hill Spencer celebrate 'Good' Ofsted with 'Outstanding' Sixth Form

    Published 18/07/25

    Staff and pupils at Arnold Hill Spencer Academy are celebrating after the school was judged  ‘Good’ in four categories and ‘Outstanding’ for sixth form in its June inspection. The report means that Arnold Hill Spencer is now at least ‘good’ in every aspect, replacing its previous ‘requires improvement’ judgement from 2023.  Arnold Hill Spencer is now also one of only a handful of schools in Nottinghamshire to have an ‘outstanding’ sixth form – an exceptional moment for the academy and community. 

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  • Millside Spencer Academy celebrate glowing Ofsted report

    Published 17/07/25

    Pupils describe Millside Spencer Academy as “just a happy place to be.”

    Staff, pupils, and families at Millside Spencer Academy are celebrating this week following a highly successful Ofsted inspection, which praised the school’s exceptional culture, strong leadership, and the outstanding behaviour and personal development of its pupils.

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  • Spencer Apprenticeships rated 'Good' by Ofsted in first ever full inspection

    Published 14/07/25

    Spencer Apprenticeships are celebrating after receiving an excellent report from their most recent Ofsted inspection. Thanks to the dedication and hard work of the entire team, Ofsted confirmed that the provision has been rated ‘Good’ in the sub-categories of quality of education, personal development, leadership and management, and apprenticeships – and received an ‘Outstanding’ rating for behaviour and attitudes.

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  • Spencer Academies Trust celebrate Two Teaching Assistants honoured at 10 Downing Street

    Published 14/07/25

    Two members of staff from Spencer Academies Trust were honoured at a prestigious Public Sector Reception at 10 Downing Street on Tuesday 1st July 2025.

    Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosted a reception to thank public sector workers in the garden of 10 Downing Street.

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  • Highfields Spencer Academy celebrate transformation in latest Ofsted Report

    Published 10/07/25

    Staff, pupils, and families at Highfields Spencer Academy are celebrating this week following their latest Ofsted inspection, in which the school was rated ‘Good’ in all categories.

    Inspectors praised the school for creating a happy and safe environment where pupils thrive. The report highlights Highfields’ high ambitions for all children and acknowledges the strong progress the school has made in a short space of time.

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