# John Port Spencer Academy — Derby, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.4/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Students:** 2000

## Contact

- **Address:** Etwall, Derbyshire
- **Phone:** +44 1283734111
- **Website:** https://johnportspencer.org.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/john-port-spencer-academy-19534

## About

John Port Spencer Academy is a large secondary academy in Etwall, Derbyshire. With just over 2,000 students on roll we are one of the biggest secondary academies in the country. Our academy setting has a university campus feel.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — May 2022
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — May 2022
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — May 2022
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Requires Improvement — May 2022
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — May 2022

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Exceptional School Experience: My child has been at John Port Spencer Academy for a year now and we couldn't be happier. The facilities are top-notch, the teachers are supportive and the atmosphere is always positive. We've seen a significant improvement in their confidence and academic achievement. Well done John Port! *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Great all-round school: My child is thriving at John Port Spencer Academy. The academy's focus on academic achievement, as well as sports and enrichment activities, has helped them develop a well-rounded set of skills. We're impressed with the quality of teaching and the facilities on offer. *(Jun 2020)*
- **3/5** — Average experience: Our child attended John Port Spencer Academy from Year 7 to Year 9 and had a reasonable experience. The teachers were mostly good, but there were a few who seemed disorganised. The facilities are excellent, but we felt that the school could have done more to support our child's special needs. *(Mar 2019)*

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