The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 64 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 651
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 65.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derby
- Trust
- THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Paula Baines-Chambers
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Amber Street, Allenton, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8FT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPear Tree Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Allenton Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Harrington Nursery School
Nursery · 1.1km away
Lakeside Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Zaytouna Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Landau Forte Academy Moorhead
Primary · 1.4km away
Alvaston Moor Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Kingsmead School
Special school · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ashwood Spencer Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ashwood Spencer Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ashwood Spencer Academy?
Ashwood Spencer Academy currently has 651 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ashwood Spencer Academy take?
Ashwood Spencer Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ashwood Spencer Academy?
Ashwood Spencer Academy is in Derby, DE24 8FT, in the Derby local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ashwood Spencer Academy have a sixth form?
No, Ashwood Spencer Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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