Castleward Spencer Academy
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Free schools |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Derby |
| Address | Canal Street, DE1 2RJ |
| School Website | castlewardspencer.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1332949471 |
| URN | 148585 |
School Census
| Total | 54 |
| Girls/Boys | 26/28 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.1%/51.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 44.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 12 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 33.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 09/07/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 09/07/2024 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 09/07/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 09 July 2024 | School inspection: Outstanding | View |
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 | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 44 |
| As First Preference | 30 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 27 |
| As First Preference | 17 |
| As second preference | 5 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 18 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 17 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 20 |
| As First Preference | 13 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 1 |
| Total Offers Made | 14 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 13 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 90% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 87% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 84% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 48% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 16% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 97% |
| no | 3% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| african ethnic origin | 43.2% |
| white british ethnic origin | 17.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 7.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 5.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 5.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| african ethnic origin | 31.5% |
| white british ethnic origin | 27.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 9.3% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 5.6% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 5.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 5.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
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