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The Derby High School

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

932

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Attainment 8

45.9

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GCSE Rank

#6 in Bury

#1,579 of 3,216 nationally

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The Derby High School is a Community school secondary school in Lancs, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.4×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

The Derby High School is a community school in Lancs, Bury, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 951 pupils on roll, of whom 36% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.9, placing the school #6 in Bury and #1,579 of 3,216 nationally. 39.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 15.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.4× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 11.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

45.9

Grade 5+ E&M

39.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)15.3%

Entering EBacc31.30%

EBacc APS4.01

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.35

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc25.70%

EBacc APS3.87

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.40

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc46%

EBacc APS3.70

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.44

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS4.29

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc29%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.3

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc52%

EBacc APS4.15

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.4

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc45%

EBacc APS4.1

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

06 June 2023

Inspection Report

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28 March 2018

Inspection Report

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12 November 2014

Inspection Report

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15 January 2013

Inspection Report

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26 January 2011

Inspection Report

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10 March 2010

Inspection Report

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22 March 2007

Inspection Report

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25 June 2001

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2018-03-28

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-11-12

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2010-03-10

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

10.9%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

5.8%(55 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 951 pupils. During this period, there were 104 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 10.9%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	951	104	10.9%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	959	109	11.4%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	951	81	8.5%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	953	52	5.5%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	949	69	7.3%	8.2%	3
2022/23 (Summer term)	923	82	8.9%	6.6%	3
2022/23 (Spring term)	932	38	4.1%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	937	25	2.7%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	933	11	1.2%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	926	11	1.2%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	931	24	2.6%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	917	4	0.4%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	917	14	1.5%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	923	21	2.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	923	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	923	18	2.0%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	928	14	1.5%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	939	6	0.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	948	10	1.1%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	949	12	1.3%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	940	23	2.4%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	932	17	1.8%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	940	27	2.9%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	909	32	3.5%	3.0%	5
2016/17 (Spring term)	906	16	1.8%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	905	8	0.9%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 63 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 47 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 33 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 22 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 10 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Profound & Multiple Learning 1 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

84.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

87.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

23.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree39%

agree41%

disagree13%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree24%

agree39%

disagree21%

strongly disagree8%

don't know8%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree39%

agree23%

disagree15%

strongly disagree5%

not applicable19%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes16%

no84%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree50%

agree8%

disagree17%

strongly disagree17%

dont know8%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree60%

agree25%

disagree7%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree53%

agree33%

disagree5%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree41%

agree45%

disagree8%

strongly disagree5%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree49%

agree43%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know4%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree68%

agree27%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree47%

agree36%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes85%

no15%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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Woodhey High School

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