Arnold Hill Spencer Academy is a secondary school in Nottingham, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Arnold Hill Spencer Academy currently has around 1518 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.8% boys and 47.2% girls. Around 17.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (67.9%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Gedling Road, Nottingham, NG5 6NZ |
| Website: | https://arnoldhillspencer.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01159554804 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Nottinghamshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Ian Simpson |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 146562 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/06/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1682 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1518 |
| Number of Boys: | 802 |
| Number of Girls: | 716 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 23.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 67.90% | 1031 |
| Unclassified | 7.80% | 119 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.30% | 66 |
| Other Mixed | 3.40% | 52 |
| Pakistani | 3.20% | 48 |
| Other White | 2.90% | 44 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.80% | 28 |
| White and Asian | 1.80% | 28 |
| Indian | 1.40% | 22 |
| African | 1.20% | 18 |
| Other Asian | 0.90% | 14 |
| Other Black | 0.90% | 14 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 13 |
| Caribbean | 0.70% | 11 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 6 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernehale Junior School Derwent Crescent , Gedling Road NG5 6TA | 3out of 4 | 196 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernehale Junior School Derwent Crescent , Gedling Road NG5 6TA | - not rated | 196 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernehale Infant School Derwent Crescent , Gedling Road NG5 6TA | - not rated | 196 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernehale Infant School Derwent Crescent , Gedling Road NG5 6TA | 3out of 4 | 268 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold View Primary School Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NW | 3out of 4 | 624 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Hill School and Technology College Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill Spencer Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King School Darlton Drive , Arnold NG5 7JZ | - not rated | 552 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Voluntary Academy Darlton Drive , Arnold NG5 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 552 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold and Carlton College Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DR | - not rated | 2,048 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coteswood House School 19 Thackerays Lane , Woodthorpe NG5 4HT | - not rated | 1,353 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Hurst School Mapperley Ltd 400 Westdale Lane , Mapperley NG3 6DG | - not rated | 1,628 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Daybrook Learning Centre Sherbrook Road , Daybrook NG5 6AT | - not rated | 1,661 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derrymount School Churchmoor Lane , Arnold NG5 8HN | - not rated | 1,942 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Churchmoor Lane , Arnold NG5 8HN | 1out of 4 | 1,951 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.