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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”