Fairfield Spencer Academy

About Fairfield Spencer Academy

Fairfield Spencer Academy sits in the middle of the pack for primary schools in Nottinghamshire, and its headline Key Stage 2 results tell a fairly straightforward story. The proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined is 66%, which is a touch above the local authority average of 61%. That five-point gap is modest but consistent, and it places the school 92nd out of 286 primary schools in the county — squarely in the middle third. The school’s ranking within Broxtowe is 13th out of 25, which puts it around the 52nd percentile locally, and nationally it sits at the 41st percentile. So while Fairfield isn’t pushing into the top tier, it’s delivering results that are comfortably above the typical Nottinghamshire primary, and that’s a solid foundation for families looking for reliable, above-average outcomes without the pressure of a high-stakes environment.

Digging into the detail of the 2023/24 SATs, the picture is a bit mixed but generally positive. In reading, 77% of pupils hit the expected standard and 25% reached the higher standard, with an average scaled score of 105. Maths was similar: 81% at expected and 25% at higher, also averaging 105. Writing lagged a little, with 78% at expected and just 15% at the higher mark. The combined expected rate of 66% is the headline figure, and it’s worth noting that only 10% of pupils reached the higher standard across all three subjects. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2021, rated it Good overall, with leadership and management also Good. That’s a clear improvement from its previous inspection in 2012, when it was judged Requires Improvement, and the 2021 ungraded inspection confirmed the school remains Good. There’s no recent breakdown for behaviour or early years, but the trajectory is upward.

Fairfield Spencer Academy is a large primary with 620 pupils on roll, operating close to its capacity of 660. It’s oversubscribed: for 2025/26, there were 129 applications for 60 places, with 61 first-preference applications and 60 first-preference offers — so getting in is competitive but not impossible. The school serves a relatively diverse intake, with 25.3% of pupils eligible for free school meals. Facilities are strong for a state primary, including a sports hall, gymnasium, playing fields, ICT suite, music rooms and a forest school area. There’s a broad range of SEND provision covering autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, hearing impairment and physical disability, among others. Clubs include drama, book club and coding, and sports on offer are netball, cricket, football, swimming and dance. This is a school that suits families who want a well-resourced, inclusive primary with decent academic outcomes and a clear sense of improvement, without the intensity of an outstanding-rated school.

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