The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 180
- FSM
- 18.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Julia Hart
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Carsington Road, Hilton, DE65 5LX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is The Mease Spencer Academy a selective school?
No. The Mease Spencer Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Mease Spencer Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Mease Spencer Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Mease Spencer Academy?
The Mease Spencer Academy currently has 180 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Mease Spencer Academy take?
The Mease Spencer Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Mease Spencer Academy?
The Mease Spencer Academy is in Hilton, DE65 5LX, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Mease Spencer Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Mease Spencer Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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