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  • Becoming the best we can be: Spencer Academies Trust Leadership Day 2026

    Published 23/09/26

    Spencer Academies Trust leaders came together on Friday 18 September for the annual Trust Leadership Day, with this year’s event focusing on what it means to continue learning, developing and becoming the best we can be. 

    Held at the Jubilee Conference Centre in Nottingham, the day marked the next chapter in the Trust’s ongoing ‘Belong, Build, Become’ journey. Building on the themes explored in previous years, colleagues were encouraged to look ahead and consider how they can continue to grow as leaders, learners and team members, both individually and collectively. 

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  • Apple Leadership Day: Investing in our Digital Future

    Published 21/09/26

    Leaders from across Spencer Academies Trust came together last week for an Apple Leadership Day, taking time to reflect on how purposeful technology can support teaching, learning and the wider experience of pupils and staff across our academies.

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  • Derby Moor Spencer Academy achieves IQM Flagship School Status

    Published 17/09/26

    Derby Moor Spencer Academy is delighted to announce that it has been awarded Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) Flagship School Status, recognising its deeply embedded culture of inclusion, belonging and aspiration.

    The prestigious award follows a detailed review of the academy’s inclusive practice and marks the next stage of Derby Moor’s IQM journey, following its previous recognition as a Centre of Excellence. The reviewer found compelling evidence of a school where support is personalised, ambitious and focused on improving life chances, describing Derby Moor as a “beacon of inclusive practice.”

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  • Sunnyside Spencer becomes a J9 Safe Space School

    Published 17/09/26

    We are proud to announce that Sunnyside Spencer Academy is now officially a J9 Safe Space School. This means they are joining the J9 Safe Place network, helping to provide a safe and discreet place for anyone experiencing domestic abuse to access information, support and specialist help.

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  • Spencer Academies Trust welcomes three new members to its Board of Directors

    Published 14/09/26

    Spencer Academies Trust is delighted to welcome Sam Sykes, Chris James and Richard Goodman as new members of our Board of Directors, joining the Trust from 1 September 2026.

    The three new Directors bring a wealth of experience from across education, finance, strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement and the charity sector, further strengthening the expertise and perspective of our Board.

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  • Matthew Taylor joins Spencer Academies Trust Executive Leadership Team

    Published 07/09/26

    We are delighted to announce that Matthew Taylor is joining the Executive Leadership Team at Spencer Academies Trust as Executive Director of Digital Transformation and Infrastructure.

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  • Celebrating GCSE success across Spencer Academies Trust

    Published 20/08/26

    It has been a morning of celebration across Spencer Academies Trust as our Year 11 students receive their GCSE results. After months of preparation and years of hard work, students can now look ahead to the next stage of their education, with many continuing into sixth form, college, apprenticeships and other exciting opportunities.

    This year, 70% of students achieved grade 4 or above in English and mathematics, with 53% achieving grade 5 or above in both subjects. Across the Trust, 65% achieved five or more grades at 4 or above, while 49% achieved five or more grades at 5 or above.

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  • Spencer Academies Trust students celebrate outstanding A Level results

    Published 13/08/26

    Today marks an exciting milestone for our Year 13 students as they receive the results they have worked towards throughout their Sixth Form journey. Across Spencer Academies Trust, there is plenty to celebrate, with students achieving some excellent grades and securing a wide range of opportunities for their next steps.

    The strength of this year’s results is reflected in a number of key achievements, including 99% of students achieving A*-E grades, 53% achieving A*-B and 26% achieving A*-A. The overall average grade was B-, with students across the Trust achieving some excellent individual results.

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  • Spencer Academies Trust colleagues recognised at inaugural Midlands Careers Awards

    Published 04/08/26

    Three Spencer Academies Trust colleagues have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to careers education after receiving nominations at the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) Careers Hub's inaugural regional celebration, “From Skills to Careers”.

    Hosted in partnership with The Careers & Enterprise Company at the historic St Mary's Church in Nottingham, the event brought together schools, colleges, employers and partners from across the East Midlands to celebrate their shared commitment to improving opportunities for young people through high-quality careers education.

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  • Inkersall Spencer Academy celebrates successful Ofsted inspection

    Published 20/07/26

    Staff, pupils and families at Inkersall Spencer Academy are celebrating following a successful Ofsted inspection which recognised the academy’s nurturing environment, strong leadership and unwavering commitment to supporting every child to thrive.

    Inspectors recognised strengths across every area of the academy’s provision, highlighting pupils’ achievement, behaviour, personal development, leadership, safeguarding and the quality of education.

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  • Fairfield Spencer Academy celebrates positive Ofsted report

    Published 14/07/26

    Staff, pupils and families at Fairfield Spencer Academy are celebrating following a successful Ofsted inspection which recognised the academy’s nurturing culture, strong leadership and commitment to helping every child succeed.

    Inspectors recognised strengths across every area of the academy’s provision, highlighting pupils’ achievement, behaviour, personal development, leadership and the quality of education.

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  • Working together to improve education: Spencer Academies Trust joins new RISE partnership

    Published 06/07/26

    We are pleased to share that Spencer Academies Trust will play an active role in the Department for Education's new Regional Improvement for Standards and Excellence (RISE) programme, following the publication of the RISE Regional Plans on 29 June.

    RISE is a national school improvement programme designed to help schools work together to raise standards, share effective practice and improve outcomes for children and young people. It forms part of the government's Opportunity Mission, which aims to break the link between a child's background and their future success.

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