Arnold Hill Spencer Academy

About Arnold Hill Spencer Academy

Arnold Hill Spencer Academy is celebrating fantastic results for the academic year 2024-2025. The results for post 16 and Key Stage 4, come after a highly successful year; OFSTED have graded the academy as ‘good’ across Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership and Management and ‘outstanding’ for the 6th Form.

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Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 171 responses • 11.3% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

78.3% positive 19.3% negative

My child feels safe at this school

81.2% positive 14.6% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

69.6% positive 22.2% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

72% positive 16.3% negative

My child does well at this school

74.8% positive 20.5% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 171 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

89.3

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

48.1

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+0.07

Progress 8

Above average

51.7%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

72.0%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

20.7% entered EBacc

18.8% achieved EBacc

261 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily B

Parent Sep 10, 2022

5.0

"Excellent Education and Facilities"

I'm so impressed with the academy's focus on STEM and the amazing facilities they have, especially the new sports hall. My child loves attending and I've seen a huge improvement in their confidence and grades.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Samantha W

Parent Feb 15, 2022

4.0

"Mixed Experience"

While my child enjoys attending the academy and the teachers are generally good, I have some concerns about the lack of extracurricular activities and the high expectations placed on students. I hope they will address these issues in the coming years.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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Daniel T

Parent Jun 20, 2021

5.0

"Great Values and Support"

We were initially worried about our child's transition to secondary school, but the academy's values of 'Respect, Ambition, and Resilience' really resonated with us. The staff were always supportive and helpful, and our child achieved great grades in their GCSEs.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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