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Farnborough Spencer Academy Catchment Area

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

Farnborough Spencer Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Nottingham , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 997 pupils, and a capacity of 1050 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

997

Pupils

1,050

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Farnborough Spencer Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Farnborough Spencer Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Nottingham. 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: 95% 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 Nottingham 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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Farnborough Spencer Academy — School Information

Full address
Farnborough Road, Clifton, Nottingham, NG11 8JW
Local authority
Nottingham
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
41.1% of pupils
DfE URN
146564

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If Farnborough Spencer Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Nottingham are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Farnborough Spencer Academy

Is Farnborough Spencer Academy oversubscribed?

Farnborough Spencer Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1050 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Farnborough Spencer Academy?

Admission to Farnborough Spencer Academy is managed by Nottingham. 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 Farnborough Spencer Academy cover?

Farnborough Spencer Academy is a secondary school in Nottingham, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Farnborough Spencer Academy?

Farnborough Spencer Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.