The Mease Spencer Academy
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Capacity
180
Pupils
3.5x
Demand
About The Mease Spencer Academy
The Mease Spencer Academy is a state-funded co-educational primary school located in South Derbyshire, East Midlands (DE65 5LX), welcoming pupils aged 4 to 11. The school has 180 pupils on roll.
Ofsted has rated The Mease Spencer Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Julia Hart, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
The Mease Spencer Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 100 applications for 29 places, making it 3.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 42 were first-preference applications.
The Mease Spencer Academy parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 97% recommending the school (113 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at The Mease Spencer Academy include ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Sports Hall.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Rounders, Gymnastics, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Science Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Derbyshire, The Mease Spencer Academy is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Address | Carsington Road, Hilton, South Derbyshire, DE65 5LX |
| Headteacher | Julia Hart |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 180 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.9% |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
113 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
100
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
42 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Carsington Road, Hilton
South Derbyshire, DE65 5LX
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