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The Bemrose School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Neil Wilkinson

corporate_fareBemrose Educational Trust

location_onDerby, DE22 3HU

language Visit Website phone 1332366711

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,304

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Attainment 8

33.8

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GCSE Rank

#15 in Derby

#3,077 of 3,216 nationally

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The Bemrose School is a Foundation school secondary school in Derby, serving ages 3-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The Bemrose School is a foundation school in Derby, admitting pupils aged 3-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of Bemrose Educational Trust. The school has approximately 1,440 pupils on roll, of whom 49% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 33.8, placing the school #15 in Derby and #3,077 of 3,216 nationally. 25.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 10.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

In 2025, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined, with 5% achieving the higher standard. The school ranks #29 of 16 primaries in Derby and #7,754 of 3,216 nationally.

The sixth form offers 1 A-level subjects. 42.9% of A-level entries were graded A*–B. A-level value added: +0.76 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.7× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

33.8

Grade 5+ E&M

25.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)10.1%

Entering EBacc10.30%

EBacc APS2.72

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.4

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

29.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc4.40%

EBacc APS2.32

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.30

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

31.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS2.56

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.57

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

30.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc5%

EBacc APS2.48

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc7%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.32

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

29.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc7%

EBacc APS2.29

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.55

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

27.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc3%

EBacc APS2.08

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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

71%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)67%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)15%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

73%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)67%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)20%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

79%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)69%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)19%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

73%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)60%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment10%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)16%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

83%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)72%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)15%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.76

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils do significantly better than expected at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*–B42.9%

VA Banding Well above average

A-level subjects offered1

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.24

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate90.00%

2023

Avg Grade

D+

Students

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

58%

LA 56%

Reading74% LA 70%

Writing61% LA 66%

Maths81% LA 67%

Read SS

104

Maths SS

105

GPS SS

104

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

54%

LA 55%England 61%

Reading73% LA 68% · Eng 74%

Writing59% LA 67% · Eng 72%

Maths75% LA 68% · Eng 73%

Read SS

103

Maths SS

105

GPS SS

105

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

47%

LA 53%England 60%

Reading62% LA 67% · Eng 73%

Writing48% LA 66% · Eng 71%

Maths66% LA 69% · Eng 73%

Read SS

103

Maths SS

103

GPS SS

102

Progress (0 = national avg)

4.2

Read

LA -1.1

2.5 to 6.0

0.5

Write

LA -0.4

-1.2 to 2.2

3.0

Maths

LA -0.8

1.3 to 4.6

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

25%

LA 58%England 65%

Reading25% LA 67% · Eng 73%

Writing64% LA 72% · Eng 78%

Maths47% LA 74% · Eng 79%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

-4.1

Read

LA -0.5

-6.7 to -1.5

3.1

Write

LA -0.2

0.8 to 5.5

-1.6

Maths

LA -0.4

-3.9 to 0.6

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

15%

LA 59%

Reading33% LA 70%

Writing70% LA 73%

Maths33% LA 71%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

-2.9

Read

LA -0.6

-5.7 to -0.1

4.2

Write

LA 0.1

1.5 to 6.9

-2.3

Maths

LA -0.3

-4.9 to 0.3

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

13 March 2024

Inspection Report

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20 March 2018

Inspection Report

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27 May 2016

Inspection Report

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16 December 2015

Inspection Report

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14 May 2013

Inspection Report

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26 September 2012

Inspection Report

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23 September 2009

Inspection Report

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08 October 2008

Inspection Report

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11 January 2007

Inspection Report

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13 October 2004

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2024-03-13

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2018-03-20

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2016-05-27

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-12-16

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2012-09-26

None Legacy

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Development

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

1.9%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.5%(22 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,440 pupils. During this period, there were 27 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.9%, which is below 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)	1,440	27	1.9%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,452	15	1.0%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,431	5	0.3%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,416	7	0.5%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,400	9	0.6%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,372	8	0.6%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,304	7	0.5%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,315	6	0.5%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,320	3	0.2%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,293	4	0.3%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,327	10	0.8%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,235	5	0.4%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,219	1	0.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,247	7	0.6%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,115	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,115	7	0.6%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,124	3	0.3%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,076	4	0.4%	3.1%	2
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,090	7	0.6%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,112	3	0.3%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,046	4	0.4%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,046	5	0.5%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,041	7	0.7%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,007	18	1.8%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	977	4	0.4%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	997	15	1.5%	3.1%	1

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.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 51 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 36 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 31 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 27 pupils

Visual Impairment 5 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 3 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 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.

92.0%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.

28.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree38%

agree46%

disagree7%

strongly disagree5%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree43%

agree38%

disagree13%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree35%

agree22%

disagree6%

strongly disagree11%

don't know1%

not applicable25%

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

yes14%

no86%

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

strongly agree31%

agree19%

disagree6%

strongly disagree44%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree48%

agree36%

disagree6%

strongly disagree4%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree45%

agree45%

disagree3%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree54%

agree31%

disagree9%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree48%

agree44%

disagree3%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree51%

agree39%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree47%

agree29%

disagree14%

strongly disagree4%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes83%

no17%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Primary Admission Trends

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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