Glenbrook Spencer Academy
About Glenbrook Spencer Academy
Glenbrook Spencer Academy is a state primary school in Nottingham with 392 pupils on roll, operating just below its capacity of 420. The school serves a community with a notably high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals, at 46.3%, which is well above the national average and reflects the demographic of its inner-city catchment. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 47 applications for 28 places, with all 28 first-preference applicants receiving an offer, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.68. This suggests that while the school is popular among local families, it is not yet at the point of turning away a significant number of first-choice applicants. The school is mixed-gender, non-denominational, and includes a nursery provision for children from age three, making it a practical option for families seeking continuity from early years through to Year 6.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Nov 2022Source: Ofsted, 13 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:25
Source: glenbrookspencer.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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