Brackensdale Spencer Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding

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

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

71 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths61%

61%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths7%

7%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score104

104, 2 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

497 pupils on roll, with places for 525

Eligible for free school meals33.4%

33.4%, 6.9 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language32.8%

32.8%, 11.2 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support23.1%

23.1%, 8.3 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan15.5%

15.5%, 9.5 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

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
Website: brackensdalespencer.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
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.