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Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy

Primary · Free schools · Chellaston, DE73 6WS

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National ranking

Key stage 2 2022/23

#5,379 of 15,100

Better than 64% of schools in England

Ranked by pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 Oct 2023

Ofsted rating
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

School facts

PhasePrimary
TypeFree schools
Ages4 to 11
Pupils187
GenderMixed
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMr John Sheard
TrustTHE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
Local authorityDerbyshire
Opened02 Sept 2019
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 147070.

Key stage 2 results

2022/23

Year 6 results in national curriculum tests and teacher assessments. The expected standard is the level pupils should reach by the end of primary school.

MeasureThis schoolDerbyshireEngland
Expected standard in reading, writing and maths67%, better than England, better than Derbyshire59%60%
Higher standard in reading, writing and mathsScore of 110 or more in reading and maths, greater depth in writing.8%, similar to England, similar to Derbyshire7%8%
Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.104, similar to England, similar to Derbyshire105105
Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.104, similar to England, similar to Derbyshire104104
Average grammar, punctuation and spelling scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.104, similar to England, similar to Derbyshire105105
Expected standard in reading75%, similar to England, similar to Derbyshire73%73%
Expected standard in writing67%, worse than England, worse than Derbyshire71%72%
Expected standard in maths75%, similar to England, similar to Derbyshire73%73%
Pupils taking tests24--

Source: DfE, Compare school performance, Compare school performance 2024-2025.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils187
Girls78
Boys109
Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals.22.5%
First language not English23%
School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery.210
Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken.11%
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.44
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.10
Average class size28.3

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Pupils ethnicity

2025/26

Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.

Pupils ethnicity

White British
55.6%
Indian
11.8%
Other White
7.5%
African
5.3%
White and Black Caribbean
4.8%
White and Asian
4.8%
Pakistani
3.2%
White and Black African
1.6%
Other Asian
1.6%
Caribbean
1.6%

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Teachers and staff

2025/26

Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.

MeasureThis school
Pupils per teacher21.4
Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants.10.5
Teachers (FTE)8.75
Teaching assistants (FTE)8
Support staff (FTE)11.95
Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/258.9
Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/257.4
Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/251
Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/250.5

Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.

Admissions

2026/27

Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.

MeasureThis school
Offers made (Reception)Places offered on national offer day.16
Applications (Reception)Includes every preference parents listed.38
First preference applications (Reception)Families who put this school as their first choice.14
First preference offers (Reception)First-choice applicants who were offered a place.14
Applications from another local authority (Reception)4

Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.

Attendance

2025/26

Share of possible sessions missed.

MeasureThis schoolDerbyshireEngland
Overall absence3.7%, better than England, better than Derbyshire4.9%5.1%
Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions.10%, better than England, similar to Derbyshire11.6%13.2%
Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions.0.6%, similar to England, similar to Derbyshire0.9%1%

Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Suspensions and exclusions

2024/25

Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.

MeasureThis school
Suspension rate5.8%
Pupils with one or more suspensions2.9%
Permanent exclusion rate0%
Permanent exclusions0

Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy
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0.3 miSecondaryChellaston AcademyAcademy converter
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0.6 miPrimaryChellaston Infant SchoolAcademy converter
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0.6 miPrimaryChellaston Junior SchoolAcademy converter
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0.7 miPrimaryHomefields Primary SchoolAcademy converter
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1.4 miPrimaryOak Grange Primary SchoolFree schools
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1.4 miPrimaryShelton Infant SchoolCommunity school
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1.4 miPrimaryShelton Junior SchoolFoundation school
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1.4 miSecondaryNoel-Baker AcademyAcademy sponsor led
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1.5 miPrimaryClover Leys Spencer AcademyFree schools
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1.7 miPrimaryWeston-on-Trent CofE (VA) Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
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Frequently asked questions about Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy

What is Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy's Ofsted rating?

Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 10 Oct 2023.

How does Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy rank in England?

Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy ranks 5,379 of 15,100 schools in England for Key stage 2 2022/23 (better than 64% of schools).

What are Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy's SATs results?

In 2022/23, 67% of pupils at Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England 60%).

How hard is it to get into Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy?

For Reception entry in 2026/27, Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy made 16 offers from 38 applications (2.4 per offer), and 14 of 14 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.

How many pupils attend Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy?

Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy has 187 pupils aged 4 to 11.

What is the capacity of Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy?

Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy had 210 school places in 2024/25.

How big are classes at Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy?

At Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy, the average class had 28.3 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 21.4 pupils per teacher.

What is attendance like at Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy?

In 2025/26, pupils at Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy missed 3.7% of sessions (England 5.1%), and 10% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 13.2%).

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.