Compare Castleward Spencer Academy and Clover Leys Spencer Academy and St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Castleward Spencer Academy (Primary) in Derby; Clover Leys Spencer Academy (Primary) in Derby; St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy (Primary) in Derby — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Castleward Spencer Academy, Clover Leys Spencer Academy and St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy. They are primary phase and free schools and academy converter type located around Derby. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Castleward Spencer Academy), published Sep 2024. The lowest is 2 (Clover Leys Spencer Academy), published Jul 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Castleward Spencer Academy (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 200, combined total ≈ 650, typical FSM 20–25%, range 15–20%–20–25%; spread across trusts such as THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST and ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

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Attribute	Castleward Spencer Academy DE1 2RJ	Clover Leys Spencer Academy DE24 5AX	St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy DE22 1AU
Phase / Type	Primary • Free schools	Primary • Free schools	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Derby DE1 2RJ	Derby DE24 5AX	Derby DE22 1AU
Latest Ofsted	1 18 Sep 2024	2 3 Jul 2024	2 9 Mar 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	236	210	357
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST	THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST	ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website	castlewardspencer.org.uk	cloverleysspencer.org.uk	www.stmarysderby.srscmat.co.uk
Telephone	01332949471	01332949472	01332554831
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Castleward Spencer Academy

DE1 2RJ

Phase / Type: Primary • Free schools
Location: Derby
DE1 2RJ
Ofsted: 1 18 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
Website: castlewardspencer.org.uk
Telephone: 01332949471

Clover Leys Spencer Academy

DE24 5AX

Phase / Type: Primary • Free schools
Location: Derby
DE24 5AX
Ofsted: 2 3 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
Website: cloverleysspencer.org.uk
Telephone: 01332949472

St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy

DE22 1AU

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Derby
DE22 1AU
Ofsted: 2 9 Mar 2023
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.stmarysderby.srscmat.co.uk
Telephone: 01332554831

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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