The short version
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 148
- Capacity
- 63%
- FSM
- 19.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Derby
- Trust
- THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Lindsay Trail
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Canal Street, Derby, DE1 2RJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDerby College
16 plus · 388m away
UTC Derby Pride Park
Secondary · 667m away
St James' Church of England Aided Infant School
Primary · 690m away
Rosehill Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 780m away
St James' Church of England Aided Junior School
Primary · 846m away
Zaytouna Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Landau Forte College
Secondary · 1.1km away
Castle School
Academy · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Castleward Spencer Academy a selective school?
No. Castleward Spencer Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Castleward Spencer Academy's Ofsted rating?
Castleward Spencer Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Castleward Spencer Academy?
Castleward Spencer Academy currently has 148 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Castleward Spencer Academy take?
Castleward Spencer Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Castleward Spencer Academy?
Castleward Spencer Academy is in Derby, DE1 2RJ, in the Derby local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Castleward Spencer Academy have a sixth form?
No, Castleward Spencer Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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