Derby Moor Spencer AcademyMoorway Lane , Derby

Located in Derby, Derby Moor Spencer Academy is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Derby Moor Spencer Academy currently has around 1709 pupils on roll, which is about 109% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.4% boys and 50.6% girls. Around 36.7% 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 8.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 25%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 38.5%. white british pupils make up about 18.1% , followed by indian at 11.2%

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.

Around 88% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (78%) , including 46% who stay in school sixth forms and 32% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .