Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy
About Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy
Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy is a state primary school in South Derbyshire, within the Derbyshire local authority. Among the 353 primary schools in the LA, it sits alongside top-ranked peers such as Wessington Primary School, Redhill Primary School, and Longford CofE Primary School, all of which share the highest ranking score in the area. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and serves children aged 4 to 11. It is currently under the leadership of headteacher John Sheard. With 173 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, the school is not yet full, but it is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 admissions round, it received 52 applications for just 22 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.36. All 22 first-preference applicants were offered a place, meaning the school is popular but still accessible to families who list it as their top choice.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Oct 2023Source: Ofsted, 16 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
4Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 15:30
Breakfast club
07:15-08:45
After-school care
15:30-18:00
Source: chellastonfieldsspencer.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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