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
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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/.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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