Open Other Secondary Mixed

John Port Spencer Academy

Main Street, Derby, DE65 6LU
Part of: THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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John Port Spencer Academy
Derby, DE65 6LU
2,023 Pupils
2,070 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
16.60% FSM %
986 Boys
1,037 Girls
About John Port Spencer Academy

John Port Spencer Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Derby, Derbyshire, in the East Midlands region of England for pupils aged 11–18. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 2,023 pupils on roll. School capacity: 2,070. Current headteacher: Laura O'Leary.

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 Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Derbyshire
Region East Midlands
Administrative District South Derbyshire
Parliamentary Constituency South Derbyshire
Ward Etwall
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-02-2018
UKPRN 10066586
URN 145500
Data Last Updated 11-10-2025
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Andy Garner Chair of Local Governing Body 02/10/2025 02/10/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Andy Garner Local Governor 18/05/2023 17/05/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr John Goodliffe Local Governor 26/01/2025 07/10/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Heather Houlden Davies Local Governor 26/02/2024 26/02/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Kate Kniveton Local Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr John Rimmer Local Governor 13/02/2025 13/02/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sarah Springall Local Governor 21/09/2025 21/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Marie Walker-Endsor Local Governor 10/02/2024 10/02/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Rob Walsh Local Governor 18/05/2025 24/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Jonathan Watson Local Governor 10/02/2024 24/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Etwall Primary School
0.31 km • Derby
Other
Hilton Spencer Academy
2.32 km • Derby
Other
Longdon Park School
2.53 km • Derbyshire
Other
The Mease Spencer Academy
2.72 km • Hilton
Other
High Grange School
3.45 km • Mickleover
Other
Egginton Primary School
3.82 km • Derby
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
John Port Spencer Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Derby, Derbyshire.
John Port Spencer Academy has 2,023 pupils, with a capacity of 2,070.
John Port Spencer Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at John Port Spencer Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at John Port Spencer Academy is Miss Laura O'Leary.
John Port Spencer Academy is at Main Street, Etwall, Derby, DE65 6LU, in the Derbyshire local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at John Port Spencer Academy: Has a sixth form.
John Port Spencer Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Laura O'Leary
Main Street, Etwall, Derby, DE65 6LU
01283734111
johnportspencer.org.uk
Location
DE65 6LU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 145500
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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