IT Services colleagues from across Spencer Academies Trust recently came together for this year’s annual IT Conference, providing an opportunity to share experiences, reflect on progress over the past year and explore how technology can continue to support teaching, learning and safeguarding across the Trust.
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Ashwood Spencer Academy are delighted to announce that it has retained its Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) Flagship School Status, recognising its deeply embedded culture of inclusion, belonging and high expectations for every pupil.
The prestigious recognition follows a Flagship Review undertaken on 7 October 2026, during which the assessor found Ashwood to be a highly effective example of inclusive mainstream provision that continues to move from strength to strength. The report praised the academy’s inclusive culture, committed staff and determination to ensure every child receives an exceptional educational experience, despite the significant challenges presented by its context, including high levels of deprivation, considerable pupil mobility and a large proportion of pupils with English as an Additional Language (EAL).
Spencer Academies Trust is delighted to celebrate Kayleigh Beers from Portland Spencer Academy, who has been recognised as ‘Learning Support Assistant of the Year’ at the Nottingham Community and Family Learning Awards.
Kayleigh received the award in recognition of her dedication to developing high-quality courses and educational opportunities for parents and families, with a particular focus on supporting the emotional and social needs of children.
Spencer Apprenticeships, part of Spencer Academies Trust, has been ranked first in a national comparison of Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship providers, following the publication of the latest Department for Education achievement data.
Find a Training Provider ranked Spencer Academies Trust first in its table of 39 providers, based on official 2024/25 achievement rates published by the Department for Education. Spencer Apprenticeships achieved an impressive 89.2% achievement rate, significantly above the 75% national average for the Teaching Assistant standard.
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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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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.