We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible achievement of James Heppell, our Graphic Designer and Brand Manager at Spencer Academies Trust, who successfully completed the London Marathon to raise funds for our very own charity, Spencer Superstars, last weekend!
James took on the 26.2-mile challenge following months of dedication and training, crossing the finish line at 4 hours and 24 minutes!
Staff, parents and pupils at Wyndham Spencer Academy are celebrating this week after receiving a tremendous report from their most recent Ofsted inspection. With the amazing work by the team at Wyndham, Ofsted have confirmed they have continued to maintain standards which were previously graded as ‘Outstanding’ in 2014.
Rosecliffe Spencer Academy have achieved a remarkable milestone by earning the prestigious Green Flag Eco School award with a distinction for ‘excellence in improving sustainability and environmental learning in our setting'. This recognition celebrates the school marking a significant achievement in their ongoing commitment to creating a greener future!
The Green Flag award is an internationally recognized accreditation that honours schools demonstrating their dedication to environmental awareness and sustainable practices. Rosecliffe’s success is a testament to the hard work and passion of both pupils and staff in integrating eco-friendly initiatives into everyday school life.
The Spencer Academies Trust is delighted to welcome Bispham Spencer Academy in Toton, as the newest member of our growing family of academies. The school officially joined the Trust this month, marking an exciting new chapter in its journey of providing exceptional education to children in the community.
Bispham Spencer Academy is a flourishing primary school known for its high standards of teaching and learning, strong community ethos, and commitment to ensuring that every child reaches their full potential. Recently rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, with ‘Outstanding’ recognition for personal development, the school shares the Trust’s values of excellence, inclusion, and innovation in education.
Over 600 educators and colleagues across our 19 primary academies came together this month for two enriching Primary Inset events, designed to foster collaboration and a shared sense of belonging across the Spencer Academies Trust. Hosted at Brackensdale Spencer Academy for Derby and Derbyshire schools and Portland Spencer Academy for Nottingham and Nottinghamshire schools, the events were a testament to the power of community in education.
The theme of the day, ‘Belonging’, emphasised the importance of inclusive and supportive environments for both pupils and colleagues in our academies. Through an engaging program of keynote speakers, workshops, and real-life stories, the event reinforced the Trust’s values of Aspiration, Partnership, and Responsibility.
Spencer Academies Trust and Chetwynd Spencer Academy are excited to announce the grand opening of Chetwynd Spencer’s new Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) which officially opened at the end of last term. The state-of-the-art facility was unveiled on 18th December, with a special event that saw Nottingham Forest stars Anthony Elanga and Ola Aina join staff, students, and parents in celebrating this exciting milestone for the school.
In December, pupils at The Mease Spencer laced up their running shoes and took part in a fantastic Reindeer Run to support Treetops Hospice! With festive excitement in the air, every child put on their festive reindeer headband—generously provided by Treetops—and dashed around the playground, completing several laps with big smiles and boundless energy.
Staff, parents and pupils at Chetwynd Spencer Academy are celebrating this week after receiving a tremendous report from their most recent Ofsted inspection. With the amazing work by the Chetwynd team, Ofsted have confirmed they have continued to maintain standards which were previously graded as ‘Outstanding’ in 2019.
Five Spencer sixth forms came together to take part in a range of different scenario based mock interviews as part of a series of workshops across our Trust to prepare students for their future careers.
In November, the Spencer Academies Trust Primary Pupil Parliament kicked off its first meeting of the academic year, bringing together bright young minds from across the Trust's primary schools. The morning was filled with excitement as pupils gained a deeper understanding of what it means to be a part of this initiative. They also had the chance to bond with their steering group teammates from other schools, and later brainstorm ideas and map out exciting projects to bring positive change to their schools in the coming term!
Representing their peers, two pupils from each Spencer primary school join the Parliament, meeting once a term to tackle the issues that matter most to them, with steering groups focusing on key themes including the environment, community, teaching and learning, and SEND and inclusion.
Staff, parents and pupils at Sunnyside Spencer Academy are celebrating this week after earning Outstanding in all categories after their follow-up Section 5 inspection last month.
Staff, parents and pupils at Brackensdale Spencer Academy are celebrating this week after receiving a phenomenal report from their recent Ofsted inspection. In line with the new grading system, the school were awarded ‘Good’ for Quality of Education, Behaviour and Personal Development and ‘Outstanding’ for Leadership and Management and Early Years Provision.
This is a truly remarkable achievement following the Academy’s starting point with the Spencer Academies Trust when they academised and joined the Trust back in April 2021, following their previous inspection as Brackensdale Primary School, which rated the school as ‘Inadequate’ in 2019.