John Port School

URN: 136591 • Derby DE65 6LU

Overview

Name
John Port School
URN
136591
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Special Measures
Ranking score
46.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Karen Squire (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Main Street, Derby DE65 6LU

Summary

John Port Spencer Academy is a large mixed secondary academy located in Etwall, Derbyshire, with a current enrolment of 1,892 students and a capacity of 2,070. As part of the Spencer Academies Trust, the school benefits from a strong academic focus and a commitment to high educational standards, aiming to challenge students to reach their full potential.

The academy offers a diverse curriculum complemented by a wide range of enrichment opportunities, including sports and leisure facilities such as a swimming pool and extensive sports pitches. The unique campus, set on the grounds of a medieval manor house, provides a distinctive environment for learning, featuring protected micro-environments and listed monuments.

John Port Spencer Academy serves the communities of South Derbyshire, fostering a sense of belonging and community engagement. The school is dedicated to providing exceptional education and support, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future academic and personal endeavours.

Key details

LA
Derbyshire
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
2070
Pupils
1892
Boys
965
Girls
927
FSM %
4.50
Open date
2011-04-01
Close date
2018-01-31
Last Ofsted
2017-06-07
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Derbyshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1892 965 927 2070 4.50
2024-09-11 1892 965 927 2070 4.50
2023-09-11 1892 965 927 2070 4.50
2022-09-11 1892 965 927 2070 4.50
2021-09-11 1892 965 927 2070 4.50
2020-09-11 1892 965 927 2070 4.50

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