Clover Leys Spencer Academy is a primary school in Derby, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character.

Clover Leys Spencer Academy currently has around 116 pupils on roll, which is about 55% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.3% boys and 45.7% girls. Around 23.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 7.5%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (56%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Woodsford Drive, Derby, DE24 5AX
Website: https://cloverleysspencer.org.uk
Telephone: 01332949472
School Type: Free schools
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Derbyshire
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Imogen Fearon
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 148584

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 04/06/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 116
Number of Boys: 63
Number of Girls: 53

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 7.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British56.00%65
White and Black Caribbean8.60%10
Other White6.90%8
African6.00%7
White and Black African5.20%6
Caribbean3.40%4
Indian3.40%4
White and Asian2.60%3
Pakistani2.60%3
Other Asian1.70%2
Other (any other ethnic group)1.70%2
Other Mixed0.90%1
Irish0.90%1
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

KS2 progress scores not available.
This school has KS2 data, but published progress measures are not available for the selected year or cohort. You can still compare attainment and average scaled scores below where available.
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
Town average
57%
Local authority average
59%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
Town average
7%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
Town average
104.2
Local authority average
105.3
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
Town average
103.7
Local authority average
104.2
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lord Street Nursery School
Lord Street , Allenton DE24 9AX
3out of 4 3,102 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Clover Leys Spencer Academy
Woodsford Drive , Boulton Moor DE24 5AX
3out of 4 0 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Oak Grange Primary School
Stubble Road , Alvaston DE24 0BL
- not rated 1,054 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School
Oakwood Junior School
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3out of 4 1,597 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Oakwood Junior School
Holbrook Road , Alvaston DE24 0DD
- not rated 1,597 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Oakwood Infant and Nursery School
Waldene Drive , Alvaston DE24 0GZ
3out of 4 1,605 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Noel-Baker School
Bracknell Drive , Alvaston DE24 0BR
- not rated 1,782 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Noel-Baker Academy
Bracknell Drive , Alvaston DE24 0BR
3out of 4 1,782 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Merrill Academy
Brackens Lane , Alvaston DE24 0AN
- not rated 2,321 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Merrill College
Brackens Lane , Alvaston DE24 0AN
- not rated 2,321 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Merrill College
Brackens Lane , Alvaston DE24 0AN
- not rated 2,321 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Martins School
The Derwent Campus , Bracknell Drive DE24 0BT
4out of 4 1,782 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Martins School
The Derwent Campus , Bracknell Drive DE24 0BT
- not rated 1,782 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kingsmead School
Brighton Road , DE24 8TE
3out of 4 2,920 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kingsmead School
Brighton Road , DE24 8TE
- not rated 2,920 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.