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Littleover Community School

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

personMr Jon Wilding

location_onDerby, DE23 4BZ

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,828

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Attainment 8

52.7

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GCSE Rank

#2 in Derby

#644 of 3,216 nationally

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Littleover Community School is a Community school secondary school in Derby, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.3×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Littleover Community School is a community school in Derby, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 1,822 pupils on roll, of whom 18% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.7, placing the school #2 in Derby and #644 of 3,216 nationally. 58.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 24.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 26 A-level subjects. 66.3% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 33.7% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.04 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. 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.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.3× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 20.5:1. There are 2 teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.1 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

52.7

Grade 5+ E&M

58.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)24.8%

Entering EBacc74.60%

EBacc APS4.92

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.46

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc78.40%

EBacc APS5.03

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.53

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc77%

EBacc APS5.25

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.46

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

56.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc83%

EBacc APS5.36

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc78%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc80%

EBacc APS5.01

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc91%

EBacc APS5.16

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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

96%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

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

Apprenticeships5%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

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

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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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

-0.04

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

167

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*11.4%

Achieving A*–A33.7%

Achieving A*–B66.3%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate99.4%

A-level subjects offered26

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.14

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

181

Retention rate98.30%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

179

Retention rate100.00%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

177

Retention rate99.4%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

19 October 2022

Inspection Report

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06 May 2015

Inspection Report

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18 October 2011

Inspection Report

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07 January 2011

Inspection Report

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16 October 2007

Inspection Report

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10 November 2003

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2022-10-19

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2007-10-16

Section 5 RTI Historic EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

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

2.3%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.5%(27 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 1,822 pupils. During this period, there were 41 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.3%, 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)	1,822	41	2.3%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,826	35	1.9%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,812	57	3.1%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,808	46	2.5%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,814	42	2.3%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,831	57	3.1%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,828	30	1.6%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,824	31	1.7%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,832	28	1.5%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,824	25	1.4%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,825	28	1.5%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,815	20	1.1%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,814	7	0.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,815	32	1.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,803	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,803	32	1.8%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,807	28	1.5%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,812	32	1.8%	3.1%	2
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,813	46	2.5%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,812	29	1.6%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,802	24	1.3%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,804	20	1.1%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,806	13	0.7%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,789	36	2.0%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,789	40	2.2%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,783	32	1.8%	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.

Other Difficulty/Disability 72 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 48 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 39 pupils

Hearing Impairment 10 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 6 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Physical Disability 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.

92.0%Positive

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

19.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree55%

agree34%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree40%

agree35%

disagree15%

strongly disagree8%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree38%

agree14%

disagree5%

strongly disagree7%

don't know1%

not applicable35%

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

yes20%

no80%

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

strongly agree38%

agree32%

disagree22%

strongly disagree8%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree60%

agree28%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree52%

agree37%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree57%

agree32%

disagree5%

strongly disagree5%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree59%

agree35%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree57%

agree35%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree44%

agree39%

disagree7%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes88%

no13%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

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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