The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.4
7.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
55%
12.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
18%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.09
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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 302 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 154 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 2,023
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 16.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Miss Laura O'Leary
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Main Street, Etwall, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 6LU
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is John Port Spencer Academy a selective school?
No. John Port Spencer Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is John Port Spencer Academy's Ofsted rating?
John Port Spencer Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend John Port Spencer Academy?
John Port Spencer Academy currently has 2,023 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does John Port Spencer Academy take?
John Port Spencer Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is John Port Spencer Academy?
John Port Spencer Academy is in Derby, DE65 6LU, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does John Port Spencer Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, John Port Spencer Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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