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Castleward Spencer Academy
Canal Street, Derby, DE1 2RJ
Free schools for ages 3–11 in Derby. Mixed intake.
Castleward Spencer Academy is a mixed primary free school in Derby, teaching ages 3 to 11, with nursery classes and around 150 pupils. Ofsted rated it Outstanding in September 2024.
The school describes its vision as giving children opportunities to experience respectful and caring relationships. It says pupils are encouraged to question and challenge what they hear and see, and to develop a moral compass shaped by bravery, independence, kindness and resilience.
Ages 3–11 · Primary
148 pupils · On roll
Free schools · Mixed