Highfields Spencer Academy
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Free schools |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Address | Tutbury Avenue, DE23 3UX |
| School Website | highfieldsspencer.com |
| Telephone | 1332955599 |
| URN | 147869 |
School Census
| Total | 183 |
| Girls/Boys | 85/98 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.4%/53.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 20.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 32 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 21.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 07/02/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 07/02/2023 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 07/02/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.31% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 67 |
| As First Preference | 38 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.75% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 71 |
| As First Preference | 49 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.93% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 80 |
| As First Preference | 54 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 58 |
| As First Preference | 31 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 11% |
| not applicable | 65% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 29% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 16% |
| no | 84% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 87% |
| no | 13% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 46.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 25.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 44.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 27.3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 4.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
Nearby Schools
Derby Grammar School
(0.61 mi)
Ofsted Rating: None
Age: 4-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Rykneld Road, Derby, DE23 4BX