The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.7 vs national 43.8)
- The school is at capacity (109% full)
- 37% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.7
3.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
48%
6.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
50%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.12
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 262 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 142 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,709
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 36.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Derby
- Trust
- THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Scott Doyle (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Moorway Lane, Littleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 2FS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmIvy House School
Special school · Very close
Ivy House School
Academy · Very close
Griffe Field Primary School
Primary · 387m away
Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy
Primary · 455m away
St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 747m away
Derby Grammar School
Independent · 871m away
Littleover Community School
Secondary · 871m away
Derby High School
Independent · 941m away
Questions parents ask
Is Derby Moor Spencer Academy a selective school?
No. Derby Moor Spencer Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Derby Moor Spencer Academy?
Derby Moor Spencer Academy currently has 1,709 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Derby Moor Spencer Academy take?
Derby Moor Spencer Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Derby Moor Spencer Academy?
Derby Moor Spencer Academy is in Derby, DE23 2FS, in the Derby local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Derby Moor Spencer Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Derby Moor Spencer Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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