# Brackensdale Spencer Academy — Derby, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.6/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mrs Joanna McGregor

## Contact

- **Address:** Walthamstow Drive, Mackworth, Derby, DE22 4BS
- **Phone:** 01332 341171
- **Website:** https://brackensdalespencer.org.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/brackensdale-spencer-academy-21733

## About

At Brackensdale Spencer Academy, we are committed to providing high-quality education for all children and a caring ethos in which each individual achieves their full potential.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Requires Improvement — Nov 2019
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Inadequate — Nov 2019
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Inadequate — Nov 2019
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Nov 2019
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Inadequate — Nov 2019

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Excellent School Experience: We've been so impressed with Brackensdale Spencer Academy. The teachers are caring, the facilities are top-notch, and the values of the school really do shine through. Our daughter is thriving academically and socially. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Some Positives, Some Negatives: We've had a mixed experience with Brackensdale Spencer Academy. The school's facilities are excellent and the teachers are generally very good. However, we've experienced some communication issues with the school office and our child has had some difficulties adjusting to the curriculum. Overall, it's been an okay experience, but we're not entirely satisfied. *(Feb 2022)*
- **5/5** — A True Community School: We've been delighted with Brackensdale Spencer Academy. The school's commitment to its values - kindness, resilience, and curiosity - really resonates with us. Our son loves going to school and the teachers are always approachable and helpful. *(May 2021)*
- **4/5** — A Great Start in Life: We were so proud to send our daughter to Brackensdale Spencer Academy. The school provided a solid foundation for her education and the teachers were always supportive. We're grateful for the experience and would recommend the school to anyone. *(Jan 2020)*

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