Derby Moor Spencer Academy

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Moorway Lane, Littleover, Derby, DE23 2FSOpen in maps

Derby Moor Spencer Academy is a secondary school in Derby for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 116 schools in Derby. It ranks 7th of 18 secondary schools in Derby. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2017.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 7 December 2017, report published 15 January 2018

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

291 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score47.7

47.7, 1.6 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths47.8%

47.8%, 2.4 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths64.6%

64.6%, 0.2 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc49.8%

49.8%, 9.3 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.45

4.45, 0.36 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

87 students

Average point score per A level entry34.67

34.67, 0.33 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,740 pupils on roll, with places for 1,575

Eligible for free school meals39.2%

39.2%, 12.7 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language39.9%

39.9%, 18.3 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support4.7%

4.7%, 10.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.6%

2.6%, 3.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Derby Moor Spencer Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Littleover Community School0.5 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 52.7
Derby Grammar School0.5 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 59.8
Derby High School0.6 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 60.1
Normanton House School1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 50.3
The Bemrose School2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 33.8

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Scott Doyle
Phone
01332772706
Website
derbymoorspencer.org.uk
Address
Moorway Lane, Littleover, Derby, DE23 2FS
Local authority
Derby
URN
145327

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.