Brackensdale Spencer Academy
Walthamstow Drive, Mackworth Estate, Derby, DE22 4BSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Brackensdale Spencer Academy is a primary school in Derby for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 116 schools in Derby. It ranks 35th of 86 primary schools in Derby. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 October 2024, report published 25 November 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 October 2024
This is a school where pupils feel valued and included and enjoy learning and spending time with their friends. The school has high expectations for pupils to succeed. This is reflected in the ambition that the school has for its pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). As a result, most pupils achieve well and meet the high expectations the school has for them. This is particularly evident in the school's large, SEND enhanced resource provision, where all pupils have an education, health and care (EHC) plan. Pupils' everyday actions embody the school's values to 'be kind, shine bright and aim high'. Pupils value the positive relationships that they have with staff. They benefit from staff knowing them very well as individuals. They trust that staff will help them with any worries or concerns. This helps pupils to feel happy and safe at school. Pupils behave well and show kindness and empathy to each other. Pupils benefit from a range of clubs and trips that help them to learn the curriculum. They enjoy the weekly 'Brackensdale Books on Tour'. One parent commented: 'I am proud my children go to Brackensdale; the staff are very caring people and work very hard.'
What the school should improve
- In some instances, pupils do not receive sufficient opportunities to deepen their understanding, including in writing and problem-solving. Therefore, some pupils do not achieve as highly as they could. The school needs to further develop opportunities within the curriculum for pupils to work to greater depth, so all pupils fully achieve the ambitious aims which leaders intend.
- A small number of pupils do not always focus on their learning as well as they should because the school's behaviour system is not always applied consistently by all staff. The school needs to ensure that the behaviour system is implemented as intended.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
71 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
497 pupils on roll, with places for 525
Schools near Brackensdale Spencer Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reigate Park Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Ashgate Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| Markeaton Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 66% met the expected standard |
| Ravensdale Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Wren Park Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 70% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Joanna McGregor
- Phone
- 01332341171
- Address
- Walthamstow Drive, Mackworth Estate, Derby, DE22 4BS
- Local authority
- Derby
- URN
- 148384
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.