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.

At sixth form level, the picture is more encouraging. Derby Moor's A-level value added score of 0.17 is rated as above average, and the average points per entry of 35.42 equates to a B- grade. The best three A-levels average out at a B- as well, with 16.7% of students achieving at least AAB. The sixth form provision itself was judged Good by Ofsted in 2017. Across the board, Derby Moor's results suggest a school that performs reliably around the national norm at GCSE, with a sixth form that adds real value for its students. The Progress 8 breakdown shows particular strength in maths (0.16) and the EBacc subjects (0.21), while English and open subjects lag slightly behind. This is a school where the maths and EBacc curriculum seems to be a particular focus.

The school is significantly oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, there were 695 applications for 299 places, with 253 first-preference applications and 222 first-preference offers. That 2.32 oversubscription ratio tells you this is a popular choice among Derby families. Facilities are extensive and include a swimming pool, theatre, astro turf, sports hall, and tennis courts, with clubs ranging from Debate and Model UN to Young Enterprise and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. The school also publishes a comprehensive list of SEND provisions, covering specific learning difficulties, autism, speech and language needs, and physical disabilities among others. With 36.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, Derby Moor serves a diverse intake. It suits families who want a large, mixed comprehensive with a strong sixth form, decent facilities, and academic outcomes that sit comfortably above the local average.

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