Castleward Spencer Academy
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Derby, East Midlands DE1 2RJ · Derby
#476 of 1,516 primary schools in East Midlands
#6190 of 15,697 nationally
About Castleward Spencer Academy
Castleward Spencer Academy is a academy primary located in Derby, in the Derby local authority of East Midlands, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 179 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 58.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 476th of 1,516 ranked primary schools in East Midlands. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (58th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 179; capacity filled 75.8%.
There are 133 schools in Derby; Castleward Spencer Academy ranks 38th of 128 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)17.5%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Castleward Spencer Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 179
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 17.5%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 75.8%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Castleward Spencer Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
UTC Derby Pride Park
Derby · Academy secondary · Ages 13–19
534 students · 667 m away
St James' Church of England Aided Infant School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
129 students · 690 m away
Rosehill Infant and Nursery School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
196 students · 780 m away
St James' Church of England Aided Junior School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
299 students · 846 m away
Zaytouna Primary School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
417 students · 1.0 km away
Landau Forte College
Derby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,272 students · 1.1 km away
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
375 students · 1.2 km away
Derwent Primary School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
313 students · 1.3 km away
Arboretum Primary School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
607 students · 1.3 km away
Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
141 students · 1.4 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in East Midlands with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
179 students
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Melton Mowbray · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
179 students
Rectory Farm Primary School
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
179 students
Aldercar Infant School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
179 students
Langham CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Oakham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
178 students
Porchester Junior School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
178 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Castleward Spencer Academy a good school?
Castleward Spencer Academy has a Success Index (England) of 58.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #476 of 1,516 in East Midlands. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Castleward Spencer Academy rank in East Midlands?
Castleward Spencer Academy ranks #476 of 1,516 primary schools in East Midlands and #6190 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Castleward Spencer Academy?
Castleward Spencer Academy had 179 students in 2025.
Is Castleward Spencer Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
Castleward Spencer Academy is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Castleward Spencer Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Castleward Spencer Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.