John Port Spencer Academy
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
Derby, DE65 6LU
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 24% in England
1 of 4 in South Derbyshire
Pupils
2,034
First preferences per place
0.99
2026/27
Absence
6.8%
2024/25
A level average
B-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 53.0 | 50.0 | 51.4 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 61% | 55% | 55% | |
| Average English grade | 5.6 | 5.4 | 5.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.4 | 5.1 | 5.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 54% | 47% | 48% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.20 | 0.11 | — |
79% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Littleover Community School · 3.3 mi · Good · Top 18% in England
- Derby Moor Spencer Academy · 3.8 mi · No rating · Bottom 49% in England
- Murray Park Community School · 3.8 mi · Good · Bottom 30% in England
- The de Ferrers Academy · 4.1 mi · Good · Top 49% in England
- City of Derby Academy · 4.7 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 3% in England
- The Bemrose School · 4.8 mi · Good · Bottom 2% in England
The neighbourhood
John Port Spencer Academy is in Hilton & Etwall (typical home £250,000, crime very low).
What is John Port Spencer Academy's Ofsted rating?
John Port Spencer Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does John Port Spencer Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, John Port Spencer Academy is in the top 24% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.