What did Ofsted judge Glenbrook Spencer Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Glenbrook Spencer Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Glenbrook Spencer Academy?

Glenbrook Spencer Academy has 369 pupils on roll.

What ages does Glenbrook Spencer Academy take?

Glenbrook Spencer Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Glenbrook Spencer Academy located?

Glenbrook Spencer Academy is located in Nottingham, NG8 4PD, Nottingham.

How do I apply to Glenbrook Spencer Academy?

Glenbrook Spencer Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How are Reception places decided at Glenbrook Spencer Academy?

When Glenbrook Spencer Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. In-catchment with sibling — Places will then be allocated to pupils who, at the closing date for applications, live within the catchment area of the academy, whose parents have requested a place at the academy and who, at the time of admission, will have a brother or sister attending the academy; 3. In-catchment, no sibling — Places will then be allocated to other pupils who, at the closing date for applications, live within the catchment area of the academy and whose parents have requested a place at the academy, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event of oversubscription, within each of the criteria, priority will be given to children who live nearest to the school, as measured in a straight line (by a computerised geographical information system) from a point on the Academy site to a point at the pupil's home, i.e. as the crow flies, both identified by the Local Land and Property Gazetteer. In the event of two distances being equal and it is therefore not possible to differentiate between them, a method of random allocation by drawing lots will be used to allocate places (supervised by someone independent of the academy).

What is the largest ethnic background at Glenbrook Spencer Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 43.4% of pupils at Glenbrook Spencer Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Glenbrook Spencer Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2In-catchment with sibling — Places will then be allocated to pupils who, at the closing date for applications, live within the catchment area of the academy, whose parents have requested a place at the academy and who, at the time of admission, will have a brother or sister attending the academy.
3In-catchment, no sibling — Places will then be allocated to other pupils who, at the closing date for applications, live within the catchment area of the academy and whose parents have requested a place at the academy.
4Out-of-catchment with sibling — Places will then be allocated to pupils who live outside the catchment area of the academy, whose parents have requested a place at the academy and who, at the time of admission, will have a brother or sister attending the academy.
5Out-of-catchment, no sibling — Places will then be allocated to other pupils who live outside the catchment area of the academy whose parents have requested a place at the academy.

If two applications tie: In the event of oversubscription, within each of the criteria, priority will be given to children who live nearest to the school, as measured in a straight line (by a computerised geographical information system) from a point on the Academy site to a point at the pupil's home, i.e. as the crow flies, both identified by the Local Land and Property Gazetteer. In the event of two distances being equal and it is therefore not possible to differentiate between them, a method of random allocation by drawing lots will be used to allocate places (supervised by someone independent of the academy).

Special consideration may be given (priority over all but criterion 1) to children with particular medical needs, mobility support needs, special educational needs or other social circumstances supported by written evidence from a doctor, social worker or other relevant professional. Multiple births: where one child of a multiple birth can be admitted, the other child/children will also be admitted.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Glenbrook Spencer Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Glenbrook Spencer Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Glenbrook Spencer Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Glenbrook Spencer Academy?: Glenbrook Spencer Academy has 369 pupils on roll.
What ages does Glenbrook Spencer Academy take?: Glenbrook Spencer Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Glenbrook Spencer Academy located?: Glenbrook Spencer Academy is located in Nottingham, NG8 4PD, Nottingham.
How do I apply to Glenbrook Spencer Academy?: Glenbrook Spencer Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Glenbrook Spencer Academy?: When Glenbrook Spencer Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. In-catchment with sibling — Places will then be allocated to pupils who, at the closing date for applications, live within the catchment area of the academy, whose parents have requested a place at the academy and who, at the time of admission, will have a brother or sister attending the academy; 3. In-catchment, no sibling — Places will then be allocated to other pupils who, at the closing date for applications, live within the catchment area of the academy and whose parents have requested a place at the academy, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event of oversubscription, within each of the criteria, priority will be given to children who live nearest to the school, as measured in a straight line (by a computerised geographical information system) from a point on the Academy site to a point at the pupil's home, i.e. as the crow flies, both identified by the Local Land and Property Gazetteer. In the event of two distances being equal and it is therefore not possible to differentiate between them, a method of random allocation by drawing lots will be used to allocate places (supervised by someone independent of the academy).
What is the largest ethnic background at Glenbrook Spencer Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 43.4% of pupils at Glenbrook Spencer Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Glenbrook Spencer Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2In-catchment with sibling — Places will then be allocated to pupils who, at the closing date for applications, live within the catchment area of the academy, whose parents have requested a place at the academy and who, at the time of admission, will have a brother or sister attending the academy.
3In-catchment, no sibling — Places will then be allocated to other pupils who, at the closing date for applications, live within the catchment area of the academy and whose parents have requested a place at the academy.
4Out-of-catchment with sibling — Places will then be allocated to pupils who live outside the catchment area of the academy, whose parents have requested a place at the academy and who, at the time of admission, will have a brother or sister attending the academy.
5Out-of-catchment, no sibling — Places will then be allocated to other pupils who live outside the catchment area of the academy whose parents have requested a place at the academy.

Glenbrook Spencer Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Glenbrook Spencer Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Glenbrook Spencer Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Glenbrook Spencer Academy?: Glenbrook Spencer Academy has 369 pupils on roll.
What ages does Glenbrook Spencer Academy take?: Glenbrook Spencer Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Glenbrook Spencer Academy located?: Glenbrook Spencer Academy is located in Nottingham, NG8 4PD, Nottingham.
How do I apply to Glenbrook Spencer Academy?: Glenbrook Spencer Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Glenbrook Spencer Academy?: When Glenbrook Spencer Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. In-catchment with sibling — Places will then be allocated to pupils who, at the closing date for applications, live within the catchment area of the academy, whose parents have requested a place at the academy and who, at the time of admission, will have a brother or sister attending the academy; 3. In-catchment, no sibling — Places will then be allocated to other pupils who, at the closing date for applications, live within the catchment area of the academy and whose parents have requested a place at the academy, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event of oversubscription, within each of the criteria, priority will be given to children who live nearest to the school, as measured in a straight line (by a computerised geographical information system) from a point on the Academy site to a point at the pupil's home, i.e. as the crow flies, both identified by the Local Land and Property Gazetteer. In the event of two distances being equal and it is therefore not possible to differentiate between them, a method of random allocation by drawing lots will be used to allocate places (supervised by someone independent of the academy).
What is the largest ethnic background at Glenbrook Spencer Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 43.4% of pupils at Glenbrook Spencer Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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