Wyndham Spencer Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted judgements: Outstanding

Wyndham Street, Alvaston, Derby, DE24 0EPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Wyndham Spencer Academy is a primary school in Derby for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 116 schools in Derby. It ranks 26th of 86 primary schools in Derby. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 11 March 2025, report published 28 April 2025

This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.

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 11 March 2025

Pupils are extremely well supported to feel secure and content at this school. They know that staff have 'GREAT expectations' of them, and they strive to reach these. Pupils contribute well to the school's culture of respect. They grow to become confident speakers and listeners. They engage meaningfully in lesson discussions and collaborate effectively with their peers. Pupils develop highly positive attitudes towards learning. They are not only enthusiastic about their studies but are also resilient, learning from their mistakes and persevering through challenges. There is a real sense of togetherness. Pupils and staff aim high together. Through the many 'captain' roles or serving on the 'Pupil Parliament', pupils develop leadership skills while promoting the school's values and aspirations. They take their responsibilities very seriously and are proud to make a difference. Pupils thrive on a vast array of enrichment activities and opportunities. Sports, art, music, engineering and computing clubs foster their many interests and creativity. Carefully thought-out field trips to places such as activity centres, farms, museums and the theatre broaden their horizons. This school takes pupils on a remarkable journey. The skilfully crafted curriculum provides pupils with the knowledge, skills and rich experiences that enable them to flourish and achieve highly across the curriculum.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

60 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths63%

63%, 1 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths8%

8%, the same as the England average.

Reading, average scaled score102

102, 4 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

452 pupils on roll, with places for 474

Eligible for free school meals29%

29%, 2.5 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language34.1%

34.1%, 12.5 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support19.9%

19.9%, 5.1 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.5%

1.5%, 4.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Wyndham Spencer Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Oakwood Infant and Nursery School0.3 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Oakwood Junior School0.3 milesOfsted: Good60% met the expected standard
Landau Forte Academy Moorhead0.4 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding53% met the expected standard
Alvaston Junior Academy0.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement41% met the expected standard
Alvaston Infant and Nursery School0.6 milesOfsted: GoodNot published

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 Laurie Baczynski
Address
Wyndham Street, Alvaston, Derby, DE24 0EP
Local authority
Derby
URN
138443

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.