Castleward Spencer Academy
School Name: Castleward Spencer Academy Address: Canal Street Town/City: Derby Postcode: DE1 2RJ Country: United Kingdom Telephone Number: 01332 949471 Website: https://castlewardspencer.org.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 3-11) Type: Free schools Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2021 Trust: The Spencer Academies Trust Sponsor: The Spencer Academies Trust
Headteacher: Mrs Lindsay Trail
Capacity: 236
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 179 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 76% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 17.5%
URN: 148585
DfE Number: 831/2027
UKPRN: 10088744
UPRN: 10010667292
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: Derby (E06000015)
Constituency: Derby South (E14001194)
Electoral Ward: Arboretum (E05015511)
Easting & Northing: 436032E, 335790N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 55' 8.27" N 1° 27' 55.51" W
Plus Code: 9C4WWG9M+HR
DfE Record: View record
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- Mrs Sarah Chaffe - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 April 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 28 April 2029.
- Mr Anthony Chamberlain-Hitchin - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
- Mr John Ferguson - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 November 2028.
- Mr John Forester - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 January 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 8 January 2027.
- Mr Andrew Palmer - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 March 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 12 March 2029.
- Mrs Elizabeth Runcorn - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 11 October 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 11 October 2026.