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Derby Moor Spencer Academy
Moorway Lane, Littleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 2FS, Derby
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
51.8 / 100
Top 48%
Better than 52% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,709
Capacity
1,575
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 40% nationally with an Attainment 8 score of 47.7. Approximately 65% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 81% progress to university, with 19% attending top-third institutions. However, there is room for improvement in achieving higher grades, as only 48% attain grade 5 or above in these core subjects.
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Last inspected: 7 December 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 47.7 | Top 40% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 65% | Bottom 47% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 48% | Top 40% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 50% | Top 27% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 34% | Top 27% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 81% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 19% | Average |
Based on 124 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani38.5%
White British18.1%
Asian Indian11.2%
Asian Other5.2%
Black African4.0%
Mixed Other3.7%
White Other3.7%
Other3.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Black Caribbean1.1%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Black Other0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.89561, -1.51458 · DE23 2FS
School details
Local authorityDerby
RegionEast Midlands
URN145327
School typeAcademy converter
Websitederbymoorspencer.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Derby Moor Spencer Academy rated by Ofsted?
Derby Moor Spencer Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 December 2017.
Is Derby Moor Spencer Academy a good school?
Derby Moor Spencer Academy scores 51.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 48% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Derby Moor Spencer Academy in GCSEs?
Derby Moor Spencer Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.7. 65% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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