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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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  • Hilton Spencer's Helen Gallimore named 'Cleaning Operative of the Year' at Industry Awards

    Published 10/07/25

    Hilton Spencer Academy is celebrating a shining star in its team after Helen Gallimore was named ‘Cleaning Operative of the Year’  last Thursday. The accolade was presented during The Hill Club 2025 Cleaning Industry Awards, a high-profile event held aboard the Summer Thames Cruise in Central London.

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  • Spencer Academies Trust celebrate Sixth Form ASTRAL success with Afternoon Tea

    Published 26/06/25

    This week, a select group of Sixth Form students were celebrated for their exceptional engagement with the ASTRAL programme, an initiative designed to inspire personal growth, leadership, and academic enrichment.

    Twelve students who have shown remarkable dedication across the ASTRAL framework were invited to a special afternoon tea with Paul West, CEO, and Susan Sharp, Executive Director of Post 16. The event, held at Spencer Place, recognised students who have embodied the spirit of ASTRAL through consistent commitment, leadership, and contribution to their school and wider communities.

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  • Rushcliffe Spencer Academy Rated “Outstanding” in all Categories by Ofsted

    Published 18/06/25

    Rushcliffe Spencer Academy “has a vision that ‘everyone will be given the chance to shine brightly’. This aim underpins this highly ambitious and very inclusive school.”

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  • Heanor Gate Spencer named Top 10 Finalist for World’s Best School Prizes 2025

    Published 17/06/25

    Heanor Gate Spencer Academy makes final 10 for World’s Best School Prize for Community Collaboration

    Heanor Gate Spencer Academy has today been named a Top 10 finalist for the World’s Best School Prizes 2025. The five World’s Best School Prizes, founded by T4 Education in the wake of COVID in 2022 to share the best practices of schools that are changing lives in their classrooms and far beyond their walls, are the world’s most prestigious education prizes.

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  • John Port Spencer's Charles Haydn-Slater shortlisted for Tes Schools Award

    Published 10/06/25

    Charles Haydn-Slater, Subject Lead for Philosophy, Religion and Ethics (PRE) at John Port Spencer Academy, has been named a finalist for Subject Lead of the Year at this year’s prestigious TES Schools Awards. This national event, held annually in London, honours the exceptional contributions of educators, schools, and trusts across the UK, shining a spotlight on those who go above and beyond in shaping the future of education.

    Being shortlisted is a remarkable achievement - one that reflects both personal dedication and the collective effort of an entire department. For Charles, it's a moment of recognition not only for his innovative leadership in the classroom but also for the deeper vision he's championed: to make PRE a subject that’s relevant, inclusive, and transformative for students.

    Ahead of the awards ceremony, we sat down with Charles to hear more about his journey - from his surprising career beginnings to his philosophy of teaching, his department’s evolution, and what this national recognition means to him and his school community...

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  • Rosecliffe Spencer Choir perform at VE Day 80th Anniversary Commemoration

    Published 09/05/25

    We are incredibly proud of the Rosecliffe Spencer Choir, who recently took part in a very special event to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Held at the historic Abbey Circus Air Raid Shelter, the choir delivered a touching performance that honoured the strength and sacrifice of those who lived through the Second World War.

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