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Highfields Spencer Academy
Tutbury Avenue, Littleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 3UX, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.1 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
233
Capacity
266
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
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Last inspected: 3 June 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
Parent View (66 responses)
★★★★★3.5
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
School keeps me informed
86%
My child is happy
82%
Good range of subjects
80%
Progress is communicated
79%
My child feels safe
76%
My child makes good progress
76%
School supports development
70%
School has high expectations
65%
I'd recommend this school
64%
Behaviour is good
62%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British42.9%
Asian Indian27.0%
White Other4.7%
Black African4.7%
Asian Pakistani4.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.9%
Asian Chinese3.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Other1.7%
Asian Other1.3%
Mixed Other0.9%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Location
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52.88697, -1.52985 · DE23 3UX
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN147869
School typeFree schools
Websitehighfieldsspencer.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Highfields Spencer Academy rated by Ofsted?
Highfields Spencer Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 June 2025.
Is Highfields Spencer Academy a good school?
Highfields Spencer Academy scores 16.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Highfields Spencer Academy?
Based on 66 Ofsted Parent View responses, Highfields Spencer Academy receives a satisfaction score of 69% across all parent survey questions.
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