Castleward Spencer Academy
Canal Street, Derby, DE1 2RJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Castleward Spencer Academy is a primary school in Derby for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 116 schools in Derby. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 9 July 2024, report published 18 September 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 9 July 2024
Castleward Spencer Academy is a haven for all pupils. As soon as the doors open each morning they start to learn. Leaders are passionate that each and every pupil will experience success. They have crafted their curriculum with exceptional care because of the diverse nature of the school. They respond intelligently to the ever- changing needs of the pupils that this new school serves. The school's expectations for pupils' behaviour are second to none. Leaders take time to understand how pupils are feeling. Pupils learn to describe their emotions and have a range of strategies at their fingertips to help them when they do not feel ready to learn. Pupils trust the adults in school because they show high levels of care for them. They are happy, safe and secure. Respectful relationships are prioritised and are the firm foundation on which the school's success is built. The school plays a vital role in the local community. Staff know that by helping families, they help pupils. Parents and carers appreciate the kindness and practical help the school offers to them and their children. One parent summarised these views when they said: 'I love the atmosphere that this school has created and couldn't be happier that my child is attending this wonderful school.'
Pupil numbers and mix
179 pupils on roll, with places for 236
Schools near Castleward Spencer Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Church of England Aided Infant School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Rosehill Infant and Nursery School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St James' Church of England Aided Junior School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
| Zaytouna Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Free schools
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lindsay Trail
- Phone
- 01332949471
- Address
- Canal Street, Derby, DE1 2RJ
- Local authority
- Derby
- URN
- 148585
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.