Derby Moor Spencer Academy
About Derby Moor Spencer Academy
Derby Moor Spencer Academy holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained consistently across its two most recent inspections, including an ungraded visit in 2022 that confirmed the school remains Good. The most telling academic metric is its Progress 8 score of -0.06, which places pupils' progress very close to the national average. That figure is notably stronger than the Derby local authority average of -0.31, meaning students here make better progress than their peers in many other local schools. The school ranks 4th out of 15 secondary schools in Derby on this measure, putting it in the top third of the local authority. Its Attainment 8 score of 44.1 and the fact that 63.5% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths give a solid baseline picture. With 53.7% of students entered for the EBacc, the school is clearly pushing a broad academic curriculum, though only 18.2% achieved the full EBacc at grade 5 or above.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Jun 2022Latest monitoring visit (9 Jun 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jan 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
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.
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