LEA, tied with Rushcliffe School and behind Southwell Minster School. In 2010, Ofsted graded George Spencer "outstanding", the school having passed all 27 of the criteria. This grade was maintained in 2015. The sixth form was awarded a good alongside the outstanding grade of the academy in 2015. National Teaching Awards Chris Haggett, the academy's director of activities, enterprise, and enrichment, was presented with the teaching award for enterprise in the East Midlands. Haggett, who was then nominated in the same category at the National Teaching Awards, did not attain the prize. Notable former pupils Nigel McCrery, screenwriter Saint Raymond, singer-songwriter References External links George Spencer – School-Centred Initial Teacher Training EduBase Selecting by ability not aptitude in August 2006 Secondary schools in Nottinghamshire Educational institutions established in 1960 Borough of Broxtowe 1960 establishments in England Academies in Nottinghamshire