Portland Spencer Academy is a primary school in Nottingham, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Portland Spencer Academy currently has around 388 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.5% boys and 48.5% girls. Around 45.1% 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 5.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.7%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 41.5%. pakistani pupils make up about 13.7%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Westwick Road, Nottingham, NG8 4HB |
| Website: | https://portlandspencer.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01159155747 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Nottingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Joseph Handy |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 140550 |
Ofsted inspection date: 22/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 390 |
| Number of Pupils: | 388 |
| Number of Boys: | 200 |
| Number of Girls: | 188 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 13.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 41.50% | 161 |
| Pakistani | 13.70% | 53 |
| African | 8.00% | 31 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 7.50% | 29 |
| Chinese | 6.70% | 26 |
| Other White | 4.90% | 19 |
| Other Asian | 4.60% | 18 |
| White and Asian | 2.80% | 11 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.60% | 10 |
| Caribbean | 1.80% | 7 |
| Indian | 1.80% | 7 |
| White and Black African | 1.30% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 1.30% | 5 |
| Other Black | 0.80% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.30% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Primary and Nursery School Westwick Road , Bilborough NG8 4HB | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland Spencer Academy Westwick Road , Bilborough NG8 4HB | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firbeck Academy Firbeck Road , Wollaton NG8 2FB | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firbeck Primary and Nursery School with Individual Needs Centre for Deaf Children Firbeck Road , Wollaton NG8 2FB | - not rated | 724 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernwood Primary School Arleston Drive , Wollaton NG8 2FZ | 3out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham University Samworth Academy Bramhall Road , Bilborough NG8 4HY | 3out of 4 | 637 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Sharp School Bramhall Road , Bilborough NG8 4HY | - not rated | 637 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernwood School Goodwood Road , Wollaton NG8 2FT | - not rated | 1,059 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernwood School Goodwood Road , Wollaton NG8 2FT | 4out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Player Comprehensive School Denewood Crescent , Bilborough NG8 3DH | - not rated | 2,001 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilborough College College Way , NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 933 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 966 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Linings School 28 Old Park Close , Bilborough NG8 4FR | - not rated | 1,330 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Rectory 11 St Agnes Close , Off Wigman Road NG8 4BJ | - not rated | 1,589 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New Hardwick School Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | - not rated | 1,688 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury Academy Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | 3out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury School Chingford Road , Bilborough NG8 3BT | - not rated | 1,859 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.