John Port School
URN: 112990 • Derby DE65 6LU
Overview
- Name
- John Port School
- URN
- 112990
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Wendy Sharp (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Main Street, Derby DE65 6LU
Summary
John Port Spencer Academy is a large mixed secondary school located in Etwall, Derbyshire, with a capacity of 2,070 students. As part of the Spencer Academies Trust, the school is committed to providing a high-quality education and fostering an environment that encourages academic achievement. The academy emphasizes a rigorous curriculum tailored to challenge students according to their individual abilities.
The school boasts extensive facilities, including a community leisure centre with a swimming pool and various sports pitches, promoting a strong focus on physical education and extracurricular activities. The unique grounds, which include protected micro-environments and historical monuments, enhance the educational experience by providing a distinctive learning environment.
John Port Spencer Academy serves students from the surrounding villages and communities of South Derbyshire, aiming to create a supportive and inclusive atmosphere. The school prioritises both academic excellence and personal development, ensuring students are well-prepared for their future endeavours.
The school boasts extensive facilities, including a community leisure centre with a swimming pool and various sports pitches, promoting a strong focus on physical education and extracurricular activities. The unique grounds, which include protected micro-environments and historical monuments, enhance the educational experience by providing a distinctive learning environment.
John Port Spencer Academy serves students from the surrounding villages and communities of South Derbyshire, aiming to create a supportive and inclusive atmosphere. The school prioritises both academic excellence and personal development, ensuring students are well-prepared for their future endeavours.
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Nearby alternatives
- Landau Forte College (73.2)
- Littleover Community School (70.4)
- Derby Moor Community Sports College (67.4)
- Allestree Woodlands School (66.3)
- Chellaston Academy (66.1)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 2070
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2011-03-31
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 2070 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 2070 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 2070 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 2070 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 2070 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 2070 |
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