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Rushcliffe Spencer Academy
Boundary Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7BW
Rushcliffe Spencer Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 2,000 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In February 2014 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Environment, Attainment, Progress and Attendance. Relative weaknesses include Representation, Admissions and Finances.
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very low.
Attainment: Excellent. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is excellent, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both out of balance with the local community. Show details

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