Hilton Spencer Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Peacroft Lane, Hilton, Derby, DE65 5GHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Hilton Spencer Academy is a primary school in Derby for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 18th of 86 primary schools in Derby. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 2 July 2014, report published 22 July 2014

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

106 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths69%

69%, 7 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths12%

12%, 4 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

548 pupils on roll, with places for 796

Eligible for free school meals22.1%

22.1%, 4.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language10.6%

10.6%, 11 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.9%

13.9%, 0.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.3%

3.3%, 2.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Hilton Spencer Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
The Mease Spencer Academy	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Etwall Primary School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	82% met the expected standard
John of Rolleston Primary School	2 miles	Report card: Needs attention to expected standard	80% met the expected standard
Egginton Primary School	2 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good	Not published
Heath Fields Primary School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	44% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mr Gary Staddon
Phone: 01283732334
Website: hiltonspencer.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Peacroft Lane, Hilton, Derby, DE65 5GH
Local authority: Derbyshire
URN: 146211

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.