The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
- 34% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 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.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 69 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
- 505
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 33.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derby
- Trust
- THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Joanna McGregor
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Walthamstow Drive, Mackworth Estate, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 4BS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBrackensdale Primary School
Primary · Very close
Brackensdale Infant School
Primary · Very close
Holly House
Independent · 782m away
Reigate Park Primary Academy
Primary · 915m away
Royal School for the Deaf Derby
Special school · 1.0km away
Maple View School
Independent · 1.1km away
Ashgate Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
The Bemrose School
All-through · Grammar · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Brackensdale Spencer Academy?
Brackensdale Spencer Academy currently has 505 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brackensdale Spencer Academy take?
Brackensdale Spencer Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Brackensdale Spencer Academy?
Brackensdale Spencer Academy is in Derby, DE22 4BS, in the Derby local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brackensdale Spencer Academy have a sixth form?
No, Brackensdale Spencer Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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