Castleward Spencer Academy

A outstanding free schools school in Derby. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Castleward Spencer Academy.

Derby, DE12RJ Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Outstanding

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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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
9 July 2024
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
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
Canal Street
Derby, DE12RJ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148585
Type
Free schools
Phase
Primary
Address
Canal Street, Derby, DE1 2RJ
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
236 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
118
Free School Meals
20.9% (25 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.7% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
6 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
13
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
118 pupils
3-11

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Great communication skills Resilient, confident learners ready to take risks Opportunity to be curious and independent Working together with kindness to enjoy and achieve

Head Teacher's Message

A welcome message from Executive Principal Mrs Lindsay Trail, emphasising the aim to provide the best opportunities for children to experience respectful and caring relationships, to achieve personal success, to question and challenge what they hear, to develop a moral compass to be brave, independent and kind, and to build strong partnerships with parents and the community.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Rise then Shine Club Stay and Play After School Club JAG Adventure Categories: Super Sports; Power Teams; Global Kids; Wellbeing Warriors; Creative Inventors; Brain Boosters; Flavour Fest Holiday Clubs

Curriculum Highlights

Reading Knowledge Communication

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Before and after school provision through Junior Adventures Group (JAG). Rise then Shine Club runs every morning during term time from 7:30am to school start with breakfast and energising activities; Stay and Play After School Club runs 3:20pm to 6:00pm (full session) or 4:30pm (part session); Pricing: Rise & Shine £6; Stay and Play Full Session £9.50; Part Session £6.50. JAG Adventure Categories include Super Sports, Power Teams, Global Kids, Wellbeing Warriors, Creative Inventors, Brain Boosters, Flavour Fest. Holiday Clubs offered; Booking and payment options via Junior Adventures Group; contact 0333 577 1533 or [email protected] for assistance.

SEND Provision

Castleward Spencer Academy is a fully inclusive school. Every teacher is a teacher of every child, including those with SEND; staff are trained in safeguarding; the school follows the local SEND framework and maintains links with the Derby City Council Local Offer. The SENDCO is Charlotte Brandon ([email protected]); related documents include the SEND Information Report, Inclusion/SEND policy and Accessibility Plan.

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