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Clover Leys Spencer Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Clover Leys Spencer Academy is a free s primary school in Derby, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 116 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

116

Pupils

210

Capacity

55%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Clover Leys Spencer Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Clover Leys Spencer Academy?

The catchment area for Clover Leys Spencer Academy is the geographic zone Derbyshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Derbyshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Clover Leys Spencer Academy is set by Derbyshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Derbyshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Derbyshire catchment area documents →

Clover Leys Spencer Academy: 210 places, 55% filled: places available

Clover Leys Spencer Academy has a published admission number of 210 places. 116 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 55%. At 55% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 23.3% of pupils at Clover Leys Spencer Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Derbyshire.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Derbyshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Derbyshire Council school admissions (official) →

Clover Leys Spencer Academy: School Information

Full address
Woodsford Drive, Boulton Moor, Derby, DE24 5AX
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
23.3% of pupils
DfE URN
148584

Other Primary Schools in Derby

If Clover Leys Spencer Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Derby are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Clover Leys Spencer Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Clover Leys Spencer Academy

What is the catchment area for Clover Leys Spencer Academy?

The catchment area for Clover Leys Spencer Academy is the geographic zone Derbyshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Derbyshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Clover Leys Spencer Academy oversubscribed?

Clover Leys Spencer Academy has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 116 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Derbyshire.

What is the admissions policy for Clover Leys Spencer Academy?

Admission to Clover Leys Spencer Academy is managed by Derbyshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Clover Leys Spencer Academy cover?

Clover Leys Spencer Academy is a primary school in Derby, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Clover Leys Spencer Academy?

Clover Leys Spencer Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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