Castleward Spencer Academy — Primary School in Derby

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Castleward Spencer Academy

Derby, DE1 2RJ

148 Pupils

236 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

19.60% FSM %

75 Boys

73 Girls

About Castleward Spencer Academy

Castleward Spencer Academy is a mixed-gender Free Schools located in Derby, Derby, in the East Midlands region of England for pupils aged 3–11. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 148 pupils on roll. School capacity: 236. Current headteacher: Lindsay Trail.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Free schools
Type Group	Free Schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Derby
Region	East Midlands
Administrative District	Derby
Parliamentary Constituency	Derby South
Ward	Arboretum
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	None
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened	01-09-2021
UKPRN	10088744
URN	148585
Data Last Updated	19-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (6)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Elizabeth Runcorn	Chair of Local Governing Body	11/10/2021	11/10/2026	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Sarah Chaffe	Local Governor	28/04/2023	28/04/2026	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Anthony Chamberlain-Hitchin	Local Governor	01/09/2025	01/09/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Dr Fatima Eltinay	Local Governor	01/01/2023	31/08/2025	Elected by parents
Mr John Ferguson	Local Governor	25/11/2025	25/11/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr John Forester	Local Governor	08/01/2024	08/01/2027	Appointed by academy members