Brackensdale Spencer Academy, based in Derby, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Brackensdale Spencer Academy currently has around 505 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.9% boys and 46.1% girls. Around 33.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.3%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 51 pupils.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (64%).

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Walthamstow Drive, Derby, DE22 4BS
Website: https://brackensdalespencer.org.uk
Telephone: 01332341171
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Derby
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Joanna McGregor
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 148384

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 15/10/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 525
Number of Pupils: 505
Number of Boys: 272
Number of Girls: 233

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6% 4%
Persistent absence: 17.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British64.00%323
African8.30%42
Other White7.90%40
Other Asian3.80%19
Indian3.00%15
White and Black Caribbean2.20%11
White and Asian2.20%11
Unclassified2.00%10
Other (any other ethnic group)1.80%9
Other Mixed1.60%8
Pakistani1.20%6
White and Black African1.00%5
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.60%3
Gypsy/Roma0.40%2
Chinese0.20%1
Irish0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Below Average (-1.7)
Writing: Well Above Average (3.4)
Maths: Average (-1.0)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
42%
Town average
57%
Local authority average
55%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
3%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
101.0
Town average
104.2
Local authority average
104.0
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
101.0
Town average
103.7
Local authority average
103.3
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ashgate Nursery School
18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ
3out of 4 1,504 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Whitecross Nursery School
Watson Street , DE1 3PJ
4out of 4 1,887 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Central Community Nursery School
43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR
3out of 4 2,169 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Stonehill Nursery School
Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ
3out of 4 2,765 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Brackensdale Spencer Academy
Walthamstow Drive , Mackworth Estate DE22 4BS
- not rated 0 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Brackensdale Primary School
Walthamstow Drive , Mackworth Estate DE22 4BS
- not rated 130 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Brackensdale Infant School
Walthamstow Drive , Mackworth Estate DE22 4BS
- not rated 130 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Reigate Park Primary Academy
Reigate Drive , Mackworth Estate DE22 4EQ
3out of 4 1,000 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Reigate Park Primary School
Reigate Drive , Mackworth Estate DE22 4EQ
- not rated 1,064 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Murray Park Community School
Murray Road , Mickleover DE3 9LL
3out of 4 1,457 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Derby Cathedral School
Great Northern Road , DE1 1LR
3out of 4 1,690 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Saint Benedict Catholic School and Performing Arts College
Duffield Road , Darley Abbey DE22 1JD
- not rated 3,050 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Duffield Road , Darley Abbey DE22 1JD
3out of 4 3,050 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Landau Forte College
Fox Street , DE1 2LF
4out of 4 3,059 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Mackworth College, Derby
Prince Charles Avenue , Mackworth DE22 4LR
- not rated 769 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Bemrose School
Uttoxeter New Road , DE22 3HU
3out of 4 1,422 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Holly House
107 Radbourne Street , DE22 3BW
- not rated 854 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Royal School for the Deaf Derby
Ashbourne Road , DE22 3BH
3out of 4 1,121 yd Non-maintained special school Yes Mixed More About School
Maple View School
305a Prince Charles Avenue , DE22 4LL
- not rated 1,180 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Derby Montessori School
296 Uttoxeter New Road , DE22 3LN
- not rated 1,351 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Secret Garden
40 Ashbourne Road , DE22 3AD
- not rated 1,555 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.