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John Port Spencer Academy
Goodgraded 17/05/2022Ages 11–182,023 pupilsNone
John Port Spencer Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Derby, within the Derbyshire local authority. The school has around 2,023 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 17/05/2022, John Port Spencer Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.1), an average Attainment 8 score of 50 and 55% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Derby can view John Port Spencer Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentRequires Improvement
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 17/05/2022
Attendance & staffing
Attendance92.9%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence20.0%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher18.4England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS99%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals17.2%England avg 28.6%
English not first language5.3%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 851.4
Progress 8+0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths55%
Grade 4+ English & maths79%
EBacc entry18%
EBacc average point score4.39
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)B-APS per entry 35.1
Value added-0.09Average · 95% CI -0.2 to 0.0
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Derby
All schools in Derby →Etwall Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 miLongdon Park School1.6 miHilton Spencer AcademyGood · 1.4 miThe Mease Spencer AcademyGood · 1.7 miEgginton Primary School2.4 miThe Bayleaf Hub2.6 mi
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