Castleward Spencer Academy
| Type | Primary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Canal Street Derby DE1 2RJ |
| Phone | 01332949471 |
| Reference Number | 148585 |
Castleward Spencer Academy has demonstrated outstanding performance across all areas, marking its first inspection since opening in September 2021. The leadership team exhibits a strong commitment to providing high-quality education tailored to the diverse needs of its pupils. The school has successfully integrated robust curricula that allow students to build knowledge incrementally, and exceptional support systems are in place for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Notably, the overall atmosphere of safety and respect positively contributes to the pupils' emotional well-being and readiness to learn.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 148 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.68%
Girls: 49.32% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 65.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 2 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 3 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 42.6% |
| White, British | 15.5% |
| Indian | 9.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 7.4% |
| Asian, Other | 4.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 4.1% |
| White & Asian | 2.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2% |
| White, Other | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 09 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 09 Jul 2024 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Outstanding quality of education provided to pupils
- Exceptional behaviour and attitudes promoted among students
- Strong focus on personal development and community involvement
- Highly effective early years provision with impressive progress
- Robust support systems for pupils with SEND
- Effective communication strategies enhancing social skills
- Commitment to fostering a love of reading through diverse resources
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 15 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 16 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
St James' Church of England Aided Infant School
Leonard Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8EG |
0.43 miles |
|
Rosehill Infant and Nursery School
Reginald Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8FQ |
0.48 miles |
|
St James' Church of England Aided Junior School
Reginald Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8FQ |
0.53 miles |
|
Zaytouna Primary School
500 London Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8WH |
0.64 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy
St Joseph's , Mill Hill Lane, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 6SB |
0.73 miles |
|
Derwent Primary School
St Mark's Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 6AL |
0.81 miles |
|
Becket Primary School
Monk Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3QB |
0.82 miles |
|
Arboretum Primary School
Corden Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8GP |
0.83 miles |
|
Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School
Gordon Road, Gordon Road Normanton, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 6WR |
0.86 miles |
|
Hardwick Primary School
Dover Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 6QP |
1.01 miles |
|
Stonehill Nursery School
Stonehill Road, Derby, DE23 6TJ |
1.01 miles |
|
Central Community Nursery School
43 Nuns Street, Derby, DE1 3LR |
1.03 miles |
|
Firs Primary School
Raven Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3WA |
1.11 miles |
|
Walbrook Nursery School
Middleton Street, Derby, DE23 8QJ |
1.15 miles |
|
Pear Tree Infant School
Pear Tree Street, Normanton, Pear Tree Infant School, Pear Tree Street, Derby, De23 8pn, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8PN |
1.16 miles |
|
Pear Tree Community Junior School
Pear Tree Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8PN |
1.16 miles |
|
Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited
Juniper Lodge, 43 Kedleston Road, Little Chester, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 1FP |
1.17 miles |
|
Dale Community Primary School
Porter Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 6NL |
1.21 miles |
|
Harrington Nursery School
Harrington Street, Derby, DE23 8PE |
1.26 miles |
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Ashgate Nursery School
18 Stepping Lane, Derby, DE1 1GJ |
1.26 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Derby College
The Roundhouse, Roundhouse Road, Pride Park, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8JE |
0.24 miles |
|
UTC Derby Pride Park
Locomotive Way, Derby, DE24 8PU |
0.41 miles |
|
Landau Forte College
Fox Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2LF |
0.69 miles |
|
Aurora Ryefields School
80 Parker Street, Derby, DE1 3HF |
1.13 miles |
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Derby Cathedral School
Great Northern Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 1LR |
1.14 miles |
|
Jasmine Hall School
51 Ashbourne Road, Derby, DE22 3FS |
1.26 miles |
|
The Bemrose School
Uttoxeter New Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3HU |
1.49 miles |
|
Normanton House School
Normanton House, Village Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8DF |
1.58 miles |
|
Royal School for the Deaf Derby
Ashbourne Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3BH |
1.64 miles |
|
Kingsmead School
Brighton Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8TE |
1.72 miles |
|
Da Vinci Academy
St Andrew's View, Breadsall, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 4ET |
1.76 miles |
|
Include - St Matthews
St Matthews House, Brick Row, Darley Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 1DQ |
1.77 miles |
|
St Andrew's Academy
St Andrew's View, Breadsall Hilltop, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 4EW |
1.83 miles |
|
Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Duffield Road, Darley Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 1JD |
1.92 miles |
|
Lees Brook Academy
Morley Road, Chaddesden, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 4QX |
2.07 miles |
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West Park School
West Road, Spondon, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 7BT |
2.21 miles |
|
Alvaston Moor Academy
Brackens Lane, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0AN |
2.23 miles |
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Derby High School
Hillsway, Derby, DE23 3DT |
2.32 miles |
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St Clare's School
Rough Heanor Road, Mickleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 9AZ |
2.5 miles |
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Derby Moor Spencer Academy
Moorway Lane, Littleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 2FS |
2.58 miles |