Ashwood Spencer Academy

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

Derby, DE248FT Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

51

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
45.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 54.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
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
14 February 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
Amber Street
Allenton
Derby, DE248FT
Phone
1332348356
Website
ashwoodspencer.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146079
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Amber Street, Allenton, Derby, DE24 8FT
Website
https://ashwoodspencer.org.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
631 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
621
Free School Meals
66.8% (415 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.5% (22 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
54.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
4.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 103.0
2023 102.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
23 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
69
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
621 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Determined risk takers who want to succeed Resilient and respectful learners Expressive communicators Ambitious achievers, unafraid of mistakes Magic happens when you dream

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Ashwood Spencer Academy. We are passionate about working collaboratively to enable our children to ‘believe and achieve’. Principal: Mrs P. Baines-Chambers.

Curriculum Highlights

3-dimensional curriculum made up of knowledge, skills, and concepts Global Themes each half term: Identity, Diversity and Equality; Significance; Peace and Conflict; Transformations; Enterprise and Global Awareness; Sustainability DREAM values underpin learning: Determined, Resilient, Expressive, Ambitious, Magic Reading and Phonics (Little Wandle) programme taught in EYFS & Year 1 Early Years Foundation Stage covers 7 areas of learning including Prime and Specific areas

Admissions Criteria

Ashwood Spencer Academy is part of The Spencer Academies Trust. Spencer Trust academies are typically over-subscribed; priority given to children from feeder schools and partners within our broader family of schools; non-selective.

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