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July 2025

  • 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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