Brackensdale Spencer Academy
URN: 148384 • Derby DE22 4BS
Overview
- Name
- Brackensdale Spencer Academy
- URN
- 148384
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joanna McGregor (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01332341171
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Walthamstow Drive, Derby DE22 4BS
Summary
Brackensdale Spencer Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Derby, serving approximately 505 pupils with a capacity of 525. As part of The Spencer Academies Trust, the school emphasizes a high-quality education within a caring environment, aiming for each child to reach their full potential. The academy's ethos is built around three core values that are integrated into daily school life, fostering a supportive atmosphere for both students and staff.
The curriculum at Brackensdale is designed to develop the whole child, offering various opportunities for learning both inside and outside the classroom. The school prioritizes maintaining positive relationships with families, ensuring that parents and carers are actively involved in their children's education.
Brackensdale Spencer Academy also collaborates with local schools and community groups, contributing to a professional learning community that benefits educators and families alike. With a focus on excellence, the academy is committed to providing an exemplary educational experience for children in the local area.
The curriculum at Brackensdale is designed to develop the whole child, offering various opportunities for learning both inside and outside the classroom. The school prioritizes maintaining positive relationships with families, ensuring that parents and carers are actively involved in their children's education.
Brackensdale Spencer Academy also collaborates with local schools and community groups, contributing to a professional learning community that benefits educators and families alike. With a focus on excellence, the academy is committed to providing an exemplary educational experience for children in the local area.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- School Uniform (download)
- here (download)
- PE & Sport Premium (download)
- Term Dates 2025-26 (download)
- Term Dates 2026-27 (download)
- Lunch Menu (download)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Griffe Field Primary School (78.6)
- Lawn Primary School (77.6)
- Griffe Field Primary School (77.4)
- Homefields Primary School (77.3)
- Lawn Primary School (77.0)
Key details
- LA
- Derby
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 525
- Pupils
- 505
- Boys
- 272
- Girls
- 233
- FSM %
- 33.50
- Open date
- 2021-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 505 | 272 | 233 | 525 | 33.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 479 | 271 | 208 | 525 | 37.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 455 | 255 | 200 | 525 | 36.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 455 | 255 | 200 | 525 | 36.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 525 |
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