SchoolScoresBispham Spencer Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
Bispham Drive, Toton, Nottingham, NG9 6GJ
0115 913 7447 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 23 January 2024. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
65 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Nottingham (Nottinghamshire) comparisons use the 60 of its 134 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 74 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Nottingham (Nottinghamshire) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 36th highest of 60 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 33rd highest of 60 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 24th highest of 60 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 12 parents whose child had been bullied 43rd highest of 48 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 8% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 33% | 57% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 44 parents who had raised a concern Joint 22nd highest of 58 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 58% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 26th highest of 60 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Nottingham (Nottinghamshire) figures pool parents at the Nottingham (Nottinghamshire) schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
54 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 122554), before it changed to its current form.
85% — 21 points above the Nottinghamshire average, and 23 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Nottinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 85% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 11% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 98% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 89% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 89% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Nottinghamshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Nottinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 99th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 17% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.0% | 24.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 57th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 1.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 91st highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.1% | 11.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 13th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.8% | 12.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 6th lowest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Lower than 99% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Lower than 99% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 11.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 61st highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 66% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.9 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 44th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 86% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.3 | 11.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 53rd highest of 127 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 61% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 15.7% | 13.9%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Toton Banks Road Infant and Nursery School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Chetwynd Spencer Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2024 · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- Longmoor Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Grange Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 5 needs attention · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Eskdale Junior School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Alderman Pounder Infant and Nursery School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2010, before conversion), confirmed 2023
- Fairfield Spencer Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- William Lilley Infant and Nursery School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022
- Harrington Junior School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Parklands Infant and Nursery School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Bispham Spencer Academy's Ofsted rating?
Bispham Spencer Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 23 January 2024.
How did Bispham Spencer Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 85% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 23 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Bispham Spencer Academy?
92% of the 65 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Bispham Spencer Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 150411.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.