Highfields Spencer Academy
Tutbury Avenue, Littleover, Derby, DE23 3UX
Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)
PrimaryFree schoolsMixedNone
About the school
“We are keen to create a high performing school based on developing growth mindsets and an exciting and knowledge-rich curriculum to serve our local community. At Highfields Spencer, all children learn in an environment that helps them to thrive and understand that their learning has no limits.”
Open since 2020.
Ofsted
Ofsted: Not judgedLast inspected 9 July 2025
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour and attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership and managementGood
Safeguarding effectiveYes
“Not judged” means there's no overall grade: Ofsted stopped giving single-word grades in September 2024. The full report shows how the school did in each area.
Admissions
Admissions policy on record: Non-selective
This school is its own admissions authority, meaning it sets and applies its own admissions criteria (rather than the local council).
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- Number of pupils
- 233
- Multi-academy trust
- THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
- Phone
- 01332955599