Castleward Spencer Academy

About Castleward Spencer Academy

Castleward Spencer Academy is a free school in Derby, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 148 pupils on roll. It is part of THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 July 2024) rated it Outstanding. 15.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 65.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Derby →

School Type

Free schools

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

148 / 236 (63%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

9 July 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Canal Street, Derby, Derby, DE1 2RJ

Phone

01332949471

Head Teacher

Lindsay Trail

Website

https://castlewardspencer.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Castleward Spencer Academy?

Castleward Spencer Academy is a free school in Derby, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Castleward Spencer Academy have?

Castleward Spencer Academy has 148 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Castleward Spencer Academy's Ofsted rating?

Castleward Spencer Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 July 2024).

Is Castleward Spencer Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Castleward Spencer Academy is part of THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Castleward Spencer Academy?

Castleward Spencer Academy is located at Canal Street, Derby, Derby, DE1 2RJ.