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Highfields Spencer Academy
Ages 3–11233 pupilsFaithNone
Highfields Spencer Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Derby, within the Derbyshire local authority. The school has around 233 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Derby can view Highfields Spencer Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Derby (DE23 3UX), Highfields Spencer Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
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Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Pupil intake22.5%
Free school meals22.5%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language45.0%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled95%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.7%
Attendance94.7%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher22.5
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence11.8%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Derby
All schools in Derby →Derby Grammar School0.6 miGriffe Field Primary SchoolOutstanding · 0.6 miLittleover Community SchoolGood · 0.9 miDerby Moor Spencer AcademyGood · 0.9 miIvy House SchoolOutstanding · 0.9 miBrookfield Primary SchoolGood · 1.2 mi
See the full area report for DE23 3UX →