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Sunnyside Spencer Academy

Broxtowe, NG9 4HQPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
75%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
28 1st-choice / 28 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2746 of 13,686 nationally

About Sunnyside Spencer Academy

Sunnyside Spencer Academy is a state primary school in Broxtowe, Nottinghamshire, that is running almost at full capacity with 208 pupils against a school capacity of 210. The school serves a community with a notably high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals, at 48.2%, which is significantly above the national average. This context makes the school's strong demand particularly striking: for the 2025/26 academic year, there were 62 applications for just 28 places, with 28 first-preference offers made, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.21. The school is clearly a popular choice among local families, and its mixed, non-religious character means it draws from a broad catchment. The headteacher is Sallyann Mitchell, and the school also offers nursery provision for children from age three.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGreat Hoggett Drive, Beeston, Nottingham, Broxtowe, NG9 4HQ
HeadteacherSallyann Mitchell
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Number of Pupils208
Free School Meals (FSM)48.2%
School Capacity208 / 210 (99% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

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

Source: Ofsted, 1 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryGymnasiumPlaying FieldsSports HallDining HallSensory RoomMusic RoomsForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballCricketCross CountryDance

Clubs & Activities

ChoirCodingScience ClubDramaChessArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:30

Breakfast club

07:00-08:40

After-school care

15:40-17:00

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

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Sunnyside Spencer Academy has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.