Castleward Spencer Academy
URN: 148585 • Derby DE1 2RJ
Overview
- Name
- Castleward Spencer Academy
- URN
- 148585
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 43.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lindsay Trail (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01332949471
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Canal Street, Derby DE1 2RJ
Summary
Castleward Spencer Academy is a mixed primary free school located in Derby, having opened in September 2021. It was established as part of Derby City Council’s educational development plan for the Castleward area, which is undergoing significant regeneration. The academy primarily serves the educational needs of children from new housing developments in the locality, aiming to play a central role in community development.
As part of the Spencer Academies Trust, Castleward Spencer Academy benefits from being part of a high-performing multi-academy trust with a strong reputation for excellence across the East Midlands. The school offers a curriculum designed to support the diverse needs of its pupils, fostering both academic achievement and personal growth.
With a current enrolment of 148 pupils and a capacity of 236, the academy is committed to providing a supportive learning environment. Approximately 19.6% of students are eligible for free school meals, reflecting its inclusive approach to education. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at http://castlewardspencer.co.uk/.
As part of the Spencer Academies Trust, Castleward Spencer Academy benefits from being part of a high-performing multi-academy trust with a strong reputation for excellence across the East Midlands. The school offers a curriculum designed to support the diverse needs of its pupils, fostering both academic achievement and personal growth.
With a current enrolment of 148 pupils and a capacity of 236, the academy is committed to providing a supportive learning environment. Approximately 19.6% of students are eligible for free school meals, reflecting its inclusive approach to education. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at http://castlewardspencer.co.uk/.
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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
- 236
- Pupils
- 148
- Boys
- 75
- Girls
- 73
- FSM %
- 19.60
- Open date
- 2021-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 148 | 75 | 73 | 236 | 19.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 118 | 64 | 54 | 236 | 18.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 236 | 40.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 236 | 40.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 236 |
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