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Arnold Hill Spencer Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Arnold Hill Spencer Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1518 pupils, and a capacity of 1682 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,518

Pupils

1,682

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Arnold Hill Spencer Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Arnold Hill Spencer Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Nottinghamshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Nottinghamshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Arnold Hill Spencer Academy — School Information

Full address
Gedling Road, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 6NZ
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Free school meals
17.6% of pupils
DfE URN
146562

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Frequently Asked Questions — Arnold Hill Spencer Academy

Is Arnold Hill Spencer Academy oversubscribed?

Arnold Hill Spencer Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1682 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Arnold Hill Spencer Academy?

Admission to Arnold Hill Spencer Academy is managed by Nottinghamshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Arnold Hill Spencer Academy cover?

Arnold Hill Spencer Academy is a secondary school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Arnold Hill Spencer Academy?

Arnold Hill Spencer Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.