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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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.