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Brackensdale Spencer Academy

Derby, DE22 4BSPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
60%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
43 1st-choice / 51 places
Ranking
#7,647
of 13,686 nationally

About Brackensdale Spencer Academy

Brackensdale Spencer Academy is a primary school in Derby where the majority of parents would recommend it to others, with 78% saying yes in the most recent Parent View survey. The school is clearly popular locally, receiving 83 applications for 51 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.63 applicants per place. Parents responding to the survey were particularly positive about communication, with all respondents agreeing the school makes them aware of what their child will learn, and 88% agreeing the school lets them know how their child is doing. On the question of whether their child is happy, 85% agreed or strongly agreed, and 78% felt their child does well at the school. However, the picture is not entirely uniform: 22% of parents would not recommend the school, and on questions around behaviour and dealing with concerns, around a fifth of respondents expressed disagreement.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWalthamstow Drive, Derby, Derby, DE22 4BS
HeadteacherJoanna McGregor
Local AuthorityDerby
Number of Pupils505
Free School Meals (FSM)33.5%
School Capacity505 / 525 (96% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 32 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 25 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibraryPlaying FieldsForest SchoolSports HallSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

FootballRoundersCricketSwimmingNetball

Clubs & Activities

CodingGardeningEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Source: brackensdalespencer.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brackensdale Spencer Academy

Brackensdale Spencer Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.