Hilton Spencer Academy
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 3–11 · Derby, Derbyshire
Hilton Spencer Academy is a primary school in Derby, Derbyshire for ages 3–11 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 11 January 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- Peacroft Lane, Hilton, Derby, DE65 5GH
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Derbyshire
- Pupils on roll
- 548 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 22.1% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 22
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 11 January 2023
Strengths
- “Hilton Spencer Academy is a joyful and welcoming place.”
- “Pupils aim to follow the school’s motto of ‘one school – one rule: Respect yourself, others and our school’.”
- “A common view expressed by pupils is that ‘people are kind and respectful at this school’.”
To improve
- “However, assessment procedures are not fully embedded or consistent across all foundation subjects.”
- “Some subjects are at earlier stages of implementation than others.”
- “However, some parents have concerns that the school’s wider extra-curricular offer is too narrow.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 14 February 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 69% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 65 first-preference applications, 65 offers in total, 65 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Derbyshire.
- The Mease Spencer Academy 0.6 mi Good
- Etwall Primary School 1.4 mi School remains Good
- Egginton Primary School 2.0 mi Not judged
- Heath Fields Primary School 2.2 mi Good
- Church Broughton CofE Primary School 3.1 mi Standards maintained
- Willington Primary School 3.4 mi Good
- Newton Solney CofE (Aided) Infant School 3.7 mi Good
- Findern Primary School 4.1 mi Good