How many pupils does John Port Spencer Academy have?

John Port Spencer Academy has 2,023 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is John Port Spencer Academy's Ofsted rating?

John Port Spencer Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 May 2022).

How does John Port Spencer Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at John Port Spencer Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 53.5 in 2025/26.

Is John Port Spencer Academy part of an academy trust?

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

Where is John Port Spencer Academy?

John Port Spencer Academy is located at Main Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 6LU.

John Port Spencer Academy

Main Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 6LU

Good

Inspected 17 May 2022

Good

Ofsted

53.5

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

2,023

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About John Port Spencer Academy

John Port Spencer Academy is an academy sponsor led in Derby, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 2,023 pupils on roll. It is part of THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 May 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 53.5 (2025/26). 17.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Derbyshire →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 2,023 / 2,070 (98%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 17 May 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

17.2%

Free school meals

5.3%

EAL

1.8%

SEN support

17.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

53.5

Attainment 8

320 pupils

62.5%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

81.3%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B-

A-level average grade

107 students

21.5%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

68%

To higher education

22%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

93%

Sustained destination

83%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

6.8%

Overall absence

19.1%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

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

106.62

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.9 vs 2023/24

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.6 vs 2023/24

21.18

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.6 vs 2023/24

£50,819

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 6% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,577 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£6,674

Spend per pupil

£6,765

Income per pupil

55%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Main Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 6LU
Phone: 01283734111
Head Teacher: Laura O'Leary
Website: https://johnportspencer.org.uk

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THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is John Port Spencer Academy?: John Port Spencer Academy is an academy sponsor led in Derby, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does John Port Spencer Academy have?: John Port Spencer Academy has 2,023 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is John Port Spencer Academy's Ofsted rating?: John Port Spencer Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 May 2022).
How does John Port Spencer Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at John Port Spencer Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 53.5 in 2025/26.
Is John Port Spencer Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — John Port Spencer Academy is part of THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is John Port Spencer Academy?: John Port Spencer Academy is located at Main Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 6LU.

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