Bispham Spencer Academy

About Bispham Spencer Academy

Bispham Spencer Academy is a state primary in Broxtowe, Nottinghamshire, and its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024 rated it Good overall, with a standout Outstanding grade for personal development. That personal development rating is a strong signal, especially when you consider the local picture: across Nottinghamshire, only 14 out of 286 primary schools hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. While Bispham itself isn't one of those 14, its personal development mark shows real strength in an area that inspectors look at closely. The school has held a Good rating consistently across its two most recent inspections, with the 2024 report confirming the same overall effectiveness as the 2017 inspection. For parents comparing against the local authority average, the key metric to watch is Key Stage 2 performance. Nottinghamshire's average KS2 score sits at 61, and while Bispham's exact score isn't published here, the school's Good Ofsted record and Outstanding personal development suggest it is performing solidly within that context.

Academically, the school's Ofsted breakdown gives a clear picture. The quality of education is rated Good, as are behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management. The standout is personal development, which inspectors judged Outstanding. That means the school is doing particularly well at building pupils' character, resilience, and understanding of how to stay safe and healthy. The Progress 8 measure isn't applicable here since this is a primary school, but the KS2 SATs results would be the natural benchmark. Without the school's specific KS2 score, parents can look to the local authority average of 61 as a reference point. The school serves pupils from age 7 to 11, so it's a junior school rather than a full primary with early years. There's no nursery provision and no sixth form. The headteacher is David Belton, and the school has a capacity of 240 pupils.

For families considering Bispham, the facilities are a real plus. The school has a library, a sensory room, a gymnasium, a sports hall, playing fields, and even a chapel. Sports on offer include cross country, rounders, cricket, gymnastics, football, and netball, and there are clubs for drama, eco club, and book club. The school is mixed and non-religious. If you're looking for an Outstanding-rated school nearby, Chetwynd Spencer Academy is just 0.9 km away. Bispham's consistent Good rating and its exceptional personal development grade make it a strong choice for families who want a school that clearly prioritises character and wellbeing alongside academic progress. The oversubscription picture isn't clear from the data, but the school's capacity of 240 gives a sense of its size.

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