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Brackensdale Spencer Academy
Ages 3–11505 pupils
Brackensdale Spencer Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Derby. The school has around 505 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Derby can view Brackensdale Spencer Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Derby (DE22 4BS), Brackensdale 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 & managementOutstanding
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Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)60%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)4%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score104
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score102
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake33.4%
Free school meals33.4%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language32.8%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled87%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.0%
Attendance94.0%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher20.1
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence17.3%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Derby
All schools in Derby →Reigate Park Primary AcademyGood · 0.6 miRoyal School for the Deaf DerbyGood · 0.6 miThe Bemrose SchoolGood · 0.8 miMaple View School0.7 miSt Clare's SchoolOutstanding · 1.0 miWren Park Primary School1.1 mi
See the full area report for DE22 4BS →