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Millside Spencer Academy

Rushcliffe, LE12 6ASPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jun 2025
KS2 Results
54%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
31 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#9,622
of 13,686 nationally

About Millside Spencer Academy

Millside Spencer Academy is a state primary school in the Nottinghamshire local authority, serving the Rushcliffe borough with a mixed intake of children aged 3 to 11. In the most recent local rankings of primary schools, it placed 159th out of 286 schools of the same type across the county, placing it in the middle of the pack. The top-performing peers in the area include John Blow Primary School, Harworth CofE Academy, and Bunny CofE Primary School, all of which achieved higher ranking scores. The school is led by headteacher Sophia Thorne and has a capacity of 236 pupils, though it currently enrols 174, leaving some room for growth. It is a non-religious school with no formal sixth form, but it does offer nursery provision. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2025, the school was rated Good overall, with outstanding marks for personal development and for behaviour and attitudes, while leadership and management, quality of education, and early years provision were all judged Good.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
Address53 Evans Road, Loughborough, Rushcliffe, LE12 6AS
HeadteacherSophia Thorne
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Number of Pupils174
Free School Meals (FSM)12.9%
School Capacity174 / 236 (74% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Jun 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 16 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Art StudiosGymnasiumMusic RoomsSensory RoomICT SuiteOutdoor Playground

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

GymnasticsFootballCricketNetballRoundersCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubChoirChessCodingBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:25

Source: millsidespencer.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Millside Spencer Academy

Millside Spencer Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.