Highfields Spencer Academy vs Derby Grammar School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Derby Grammar School
Littleover
Overview
Phase
Primary
All-through
Type
Free schools
Other independent school
Age Range
3–11
4–18
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
Anglican
Admissions
Non-selective
Non-selective
Local Authority
Derbyshire
Derby
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
258
147
Capacity
266
295
Occupancy
97%
50%
FSM %
22.9%
-
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
-
Quality of Education
Good
-
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
-
Personal Development
Good
-
Leadership & Management
Good
-
Last Inspected
Jun 2025
-
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
45.1
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
0%
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
-
C
Points Per Entry
-
29.3
Best 3 A-Levels
-
C
AAB+ %
-
17%
Value Added
-
Average
A-Level Students
-
12
Retention
-
-
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
0
15
Top subjects
Mathematics (14)
Biology (12)
Physics (12)
Chemistry (12)
Mathematics (12)
Biology (12)
Business Studies:Single (5)
Design and Technology (Product Design) (5)