Open Other Secondary Mixed

Farnborough Spencer Academy

Farnborough Road, Nottingham, NG11 8JW
Part of: THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Farnborough Spencer Academy
Nottingham, NG11 8JW
997 Pupils
1,050 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
41.10% FSM %
493 Boys
504 Girls
About Farnborough Spencer Academy

Farnborough Spencer Academy is a Secondary Academies serving Nottingham and the surrounding area in Nottingham. The school for pupils aged 11–16 is part of the East Midlands region.

It has 997 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,050. Current headteacher: Graeme Smith.

Information on Farnborough Spencer Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Nottingham
Region East Midlands
Administrative District Nottingham
Parliamentary Constituency Nottingham South
Ward Clifton East
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-10-2018
UKPRN 10081516
URN 146564
Data Last Updated 03-11-2025
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Ann Greenwood Chair of Local Governing Body 23/01/2023 22/01/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Stevie Barker Local Governor 01/06/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Sian Bornes Local Governor 21/09/2023 30/06/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Penny Carrier Local Governor 26/09/2024 25/09/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Hannah Charlton Local Governor 01/09/2025 01/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Kevin Davis Local Governor 01/01/2024 11/05/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Joe Handy Local Governor 01/09/2025 01/09/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Somaiya Hossain Local Governor 09/12/2024 08/12/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Keith Jamieson Local Governor 30/11/2020 29/11/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Graeme Smith Local Governor 18/04/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Councillor Hayley Spain Local Governor 21/09/2023 20/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
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0.58 km • Nottingham
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Dovecote Primary and Nursery School
0.6 km • Nottingham
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The Glapton Academy
1.23 km • Nottingham
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Blessed Robert Widmerpool Catholic Primary and Nursery School
1.35 km • Nottingham
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The Milford Academy
1.37 km • Nottingham
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Whitegate Primary and Nursery School
1.62 km • Nottingham
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Frequently Asked Questions
Farnborough Spencer Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Nottingham, Nottingham.
Farnborough Spencer Academy has 997 pupils, with a capacity of 1,050.
Farnborough Spencer Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Farnborough Spencer Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Farnborough Spencer Academy is Mr Graeme Smith.
Farnborough Spencer Academy is at Farnborough Road, Clifton, Nottingham, NG11 8JW, in the Nottingham local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at Farnborough Spencer Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Farnborough Spencer Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Graeme Smith
Farnborough Road, Clifton, Nottingham, NG11 8JW
01159744444
farnboroughspencer.org.uk
Location
NG11 8JW  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 146564
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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