Brackensdale Spencer Academy

A not judged academy sponsor led school in Derby. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Brackensdale Spencer Academy.

Derby, DE224BS Ofsted: Not Judged Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

48

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
51.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 60.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Not Judged

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

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
15 October 2024
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Walthamstow Drive
Mackworth Estate
Derby, DE224BS

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148384
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Walthamstow Drive, Mackworth Estate, Derby, DE22 4BS
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
525 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
479
Free School Meals
40.1% (192 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
13.2% (63 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
60.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
4.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
102.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 104.0
2023 101.0 101.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
53
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
479 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Up 2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Be Kind, Shine Bright, Aim High."

Be Kind Shine Bright Aim High

Curriculum Highlights

Little Wandle Phonics Reading Spine with a focus on literature Books on Tour (mainstream) Books on Tour – Enhanced Resource Progressive, inclusive curriculum with retrieval practice and clear end points Rapid-Catch Up Programme (KS2) with phonics interventions Little Wandle Spelling Programme (Y2) or Sounds and Syllables (KS2) spelling lessons

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

SEND Provision

Brackensdale Spencer Academy provides inclusive SEND provision with a Graduated Response; a dedicated SENDCo contact; and works with the local authority and other professionals to source additional specialist support when needed.

Admissions Criteria

Brackensdale Spencer Academy observes local authority admissions protocols, with priority given to children with special educational needs or additional support requirements. Information on applying for a place is available through Derby City Council. The Admissions Policy includes details on the applications process, special consideration for SEND, and the criteria used when the school is over-subscribed.

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