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Arnold Hill Spencer Academy
Gedling Road, Arnold, Gedling Road,, Nottingham NG5 6NZ
Arnold Hill Spencer Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,560 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In January 2023 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of The Spencer Academies Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Rushcliffe Spencer Academy, Farnborough Spencer Academy, George Spencer Academy, Heanor Gate Spencer Academy and Derby Moor Spencer Academy.)
Particular strengths include Environment, Sixth form, Progress and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Finances and Representation.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is very low.
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is above average, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Above average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
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