George Spencer Foundation School and Technology College
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| Established | 1960 |
| Type | Comprehensive |
| Headteacher | Mrs Susan Jowett |
| Specialism | Technology College |
| Location | Arthur Mee Road Stapleford Nottinghamshire NG9 7EW England |
| LEA | Nottinghamshire |
| Ofsted number | 122903 |
| Students | 1340 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Ages | 11 to 18 |
| Website | http://www.george-spencer.notts.sch.uk/ |
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George Spencer School is a specialist Technology College and foundation school in Stapleford, Nottinghamshire.[1]
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History
The school was established in 1960 and was significantly expanded to include a second site in the late seventies. The second site is found over a footbridge from the original, which spans the A52/Brian Clough Way. A ballot of parents in 1993 resulted in the school becoming grant-maintained. It has since become a foundation school and has been awarded Beacon School status. In 1994 it became one of the first schools to acquire the Technology College specialisation.[1]
George Spencer 6th Form College
Since 2004 George Spencer has had its own sixth form college. Three buildings are used to teach the 220 students taught on site. There are 29 AS/A2 level subjects on offer as well as many other activities. General Studies is taken by all Year 12 students in addition to between 3 and 5 AS courses.
George Spencer Radio
George Spencer Foundation School and Technology College has its own radio station known simply as George Spencer Radio, started by former pupil Michael Sibert in 2004.[citation needed]
National Teaching Awards
Chris Haggett, Director of Activities, Enterprise and Enrichment, was presented with the teaching award for Enterprise in the East Midlands. He was then nominated for the same catergory at the National Teaching Awards. He did not attain this prize.[2]
Admissions policy
In July 2006 the school was the subject of a ruling by the schools adjudicator.[3]
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