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John Port Spencer Academy Catchment Area

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

John Port Spencer Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Derby, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 2023 pupils, and a capacity of 2070 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

2,023

Pupils

2,070

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

John Port Spencer Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, John Port Spencer Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Derbyshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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John Port Spencer Academy — School Information

Full address
Main Street, Etwall, Derby, DE65 6LU
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
16.6% of pupils
DfE URN
145500

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If John Port Spencer Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Derby are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — John Port Spencer Academy

Is John Port Spencer Academy oversubscribed?

John Port Spencer Academy is operating close to its capacity of 2070 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for John Port Spencer Academy?

Admission to John Port 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 John Port Spencer Academy cover?

John Port Spencer Academy is a secondary school in Derby, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for John Port Spencer Academy?

John Port Spencer Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.