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Fairfield Spencer Academy

Academy converter · Nottingham · NG9 7HB

Ages 5–11 · 627 pupils · Nottinghamshire

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Ofsted

Expected standard

KS2 expected (RWM)

55%

Overall absence

4.9%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-04-21

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)55%
Higher standard (RWM)3%
Avg scaled score — reading
103.0
Avg scaled score — maths
105.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
106.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)10.8%
Unauthorised1.2%
Authorised absence
3.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.8%
Enrolments in measure
602

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill95%

627 pupils · 660 places

Pupils on roll
627
Boys / girls
315 / 312
School capacity
660
Capacity fill
627 / 660 (95%)
Free school meals
25.2%
FSM pupils
158
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 5–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
Academy trust
THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
Sponsor
The Spencer Academies Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Gemma Gregory

Location

Address
Toton Lane, Stapleford
Postcode
NG9 7HB
Town
Nottingham
County
Nottinghamshire
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
District
Broxtowe
Constituency
Broxtowe
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 5–11, in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, 627 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 25.2%.

Open schools in Nottingham
309
Primary schools in Nottingham
226
Academies among open schools in Nottingham
60% (185)
Open schools in NG9
27
Primary in NG9
21
Open schools in Nottinghamshire LA
371
Primary in Nottinghamshire LA
286

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • Sunnyside Spencer Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS282%
    • Absence6.7%
    • FSM48.3%

    1.0 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Gemma Gregory
Telephone
01159179266
Website
https://fairfieldspencer.org.uk

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