Brackensdale Spencer Academy
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Derby |
| Address | Walthamstow Drive, DE22 4BS |
| School Website | brackensdalespencer.com |
| Telephone | 1332341171 |
| URN | 148384 |
School Census
| Total | 463 |
| Girls/Boys | 200/263 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 43.2%/56.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 13.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 173 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 24.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 15/10/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was .
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 15/10/2024 | |
| 27/11/2019 | Inadequate |
| 24/03/2015 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 15/10/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 27/11/2019 |
| Quality of Education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 24/03/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 15 October 2024 | School inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 42 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3 |
| Reading | 101 |
| Maths | 101 |
| Reading Progress | -1.7 |
| Writing Progress | 3.4 |
| Maths Progress | -1.0 |
| 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 | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 66 |
| As First Preference | 41 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 42 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 41 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 72 |
| As First Preference | 38 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 43 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 38 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 69 |
| As First Preference | 45 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 47 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 45 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 47% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 22% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 56% |
| no | 44% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 9% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 9% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 75% |
| no | 25% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 69.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 75.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Reigate Park Primary Academy
(0.58 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Reigate Drive, , DE22 4EQ