John Port Spencer Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Derbyshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for John Port Spencer Academy.

Derby, DE656LU Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
56.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.11
English & Maths grade 4+ %
63.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 76.2%
Continue in education or training
54.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 60.0%
Sustained employment
47.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 22.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
17 May 2022
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Main Street
Etwall
Derby, DE656LU
Phone
1283734111
Website
johnportspencer.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145500
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Main Street, Etwall, Derby, DE65 6LU
Website
https://johnportspencer.org.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
2,070 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,966
Free School Meals
16.4% (322 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.6% (31 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
60.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
22.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
12.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
4.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
58%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
161 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
12.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
76.2 (+24.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
50.0 (+10.5 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.11 (+0.3 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
123 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
246
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,966 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★★★
(107 students)
Mathematical Studies (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★★★★
(12 students)
English Language (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(19 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(33 students)
Geography (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(23 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Joy Progress Success Act with care Kindness Integrity Respect

Head Teacher's Message

The Principal’s Welcome describes a values-led culture with high expectations, centered on Joy, Progress, Success and acting with care, kindness, respect and integrity; the school emphasizes academic achievement alongside support for individual development and a wide range of extra-curricular activities, with close collaboration between staff, students and parents to enable pupils to reach their full potential.

Facilities

Community leisure centre with swimming pool on site Extensive on-site sports pitches Sixth Form building on site

Curriculum Highlights

Key Stage 3 Curriculum following the National Curriculum (English, Mathematics, Science, Art, Geography, History, ICT, Languages, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Religious Education, Technology) with Personal Development Key Stage 4 Curriculum offering GCSE and Vocational Qualifications; all students study English, Maths, Science and Physical Education Key Stage 5 Curriculum offering A Levels and Vocational qualifications across a range of subjects Personal Development Curriculum including PSHE and Citizenship; Careers Education; Super Curriculum; Enrichment and Knowledge Curriculum; Progress checks

SEND Provision

John Port Spencer Academy provides interventions across Cognition and Learning; Social Emotional and Mental Health; Communication and Interaction; and Physical and Sensory needs. The SEND offer is described as inclusive and accessible, with interventions created in consultation with student and parent input, and all staff trained in good practice. The Derbyshire Local Offer is referenced for additional information.

Admissions Criteria

John Port Spencer Academy follows local authority admissions protocols with priority given to feeder schools and partners within the Spencer Academies Trust and is described as non-selective; it is typically over-subscribed, with in-year admissions possibly available at individual academies.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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