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Derby Moor Spencer Academy

Academy converter · Derby · DE23 2FS

Ages 11–18 · 1,740 pupils · Derby

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Attainment 8

44.1

Overall absence

8.1%

Admissions demand

0.84 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2022-07-21

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.06
−20+2
Attainment 844.1
English & maths grade 5+40%
English & maths grade 4+64%
EBacc entry54%

EBacc APS: 4.2

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence8.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)25.0%
Unauthorised3.6%
Authorised absence
4.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.2%
Enrolments in measure
1,517

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.84 · Often has places

1st preferences

245

Places offered

292

1st-preference offers

225

Total preferences (any rank)
615
Preferred offers (top 3)
291
Applications from outside LA
58
Offers to outside-LA applicants
21
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill110%

1,740 pupils · 1,575 places

Pupils on roll
1,740
Boys / girls
871 / 869
School capacity
1,575
Capacity fill
1,740 / 1,575 (110%)
Free school meals
42.6%
FSM pupils
616
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
Academy trust
THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
Sponsor
The Spencer Academies Trust
Headteacher
Mr Scott Doyle

Location

Address
Moorway Lane, Littleover
Postcode
DE23 2FS
Town
Derby
County
Derbyshire
Local authority
Derby
District
Derby
Constituency
Derby South
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Derby, Derby, 1,740 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 42.6%.

Open schools in Derby
160
Secondary schools in Derby
17
Academies among open schools in Derby
47% (75)
Open schools in DE23
28
Secondary in DE23
2
Open schools in Derby LA
120
Secondary in Derby LA
15

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    Ofsted: Good

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    Derby · DE23 4BZ · Derby

    Ages 11–18

    • Att853.8
    • P80.5
    • EM5+62%
    • Absence6.0%

    0.5 miles away

  • City of Derby Academy

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Derby · DE24 3AR · Derby

    Ages 11–16

    • Att832.3
    • P8-0.6
    • EM5+19%
    • Absence10.6%

    1.7 miles away

  • Murray Park Community School

    Ofsted: Good

    Foundation school · Secondary

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    Ages 11–16

    • Att844.0
    • P80.0
    • EM5+42%
    • Absence9.2%

    1.7 miles away

  • Derby Cathedral School

    Ofsted: Good

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    • Att840.5
    • P8-0.7
    • EM5+34%
    • Absence7.4%

    2.0 miles away

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    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 13–19

    • Att834.5
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  • Landau Forte College

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

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    Ages 11–19

    • Att854.1
    • P80.4
    • EM5+59%
    • Absence6.1%

    2.8 miles away

  • Alvaston Moor Academy

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Derby · DE24 0AN · Derby

    Ages 11–19

    • Att830.1
    • P8-0.9
    • EM5+20%
    • Absence15.9%

    3.0 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Scott Doyle
Telephone
01332772706
Website
https://derbymoorspencer.org.uk

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