SchoolScoresChellaston Fields Spencer Academy
Free school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
Riber Drive, Chellaston, DE73 6WS
01332 981239 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 10 October 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
62 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Derbyshire comparisons use the 179 of its 354 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 175 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 140th highest of 179 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derbyshire. Higher than 23% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 159th highest of 179 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derbyshire. Higher than 10% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 174th highest of 179 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derbyshire. Higher than 2% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 26 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 83rd highest of 92 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derbyshire. Higher than 10% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 35% | 52% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 57 parents who had raised a concern Joint 154th highest of 160 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derbyshire. Higher than 2% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 47% | 79% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 171st highest of 179 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derbyshire. Higher than 4% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 61%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Derbyshire figures pool parents at the Derbyshire schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
| Measure | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | Not published | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | Not published | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | Not published | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | Not published | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | Not published | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 104 | 105 |
"Not published": No figure published.
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, over time
| 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|
| 67% | Not published | Not published |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Derbyshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 16 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 14 |
| Of those, offered a place | 14 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 38 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 270th highest of 353 state primary schools in Derbyshire. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.2% | 30.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 24th highest of 353 state primary schools in Derbyshire. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.5% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 110th highest of 353 state primary schools in Derbyshire. Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.6% | 16.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 13th highest of 353 state primary schools in Derbyshire. Higher than 63% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.8% | 5.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 169th lowest of 353 state primary schools in Derbyshire. Lower than 59% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 75th lowest of 353 state primary schools in Derbyshire. Lower than 85% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.0% | 10.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 290th lowest of 353 state primary schools in Derbyshire. Lower than 13% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 5.8 | 3.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 302nd lowest of 353 state primary schools in Derbyshire. Lower than 11% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 109th highest of 353 state primary schools in Derbyshire. Higher than 60% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.4 | 20.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 165th highest of 353 state primary schools in Derbyshire. Higher than 46% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 74th highest of 260 state primary schools in Derbyshire. Higher than 64% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 16.9% | 11.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Chellaston Infant School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Chellaston Junior School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Homefields Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oak Grange Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected
- Shelton Infant School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Shelton Junior School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Clover Leys Spencer Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Weston-on-Trent CofE (VA) Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oakwood Junior School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sale and Davys CofE Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy's Ofsted rating?
Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 10 October 2023.
How did Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy do in its SATs?
DfE didn't publish this figure for 2024/25. No figure published.
Would parents recommend Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy?
61% of the 62 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 14 families put Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy as their first choice for 16 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 14 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 147070.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.