Ofsted: Serious Weaknesses

Derrymount School

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

personMrs Cathy Clay

location_onNottingham, NG5 8HN

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Ofsted

Serious Weaknesses

Inspected 2023

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Students

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Attainment 8

3.4

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GCSE Rank

#49 in Nottinghamshire

#4,356 of 4,663 nationally

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Derrymount School is a Community special school school in Nottingham, serving ages 3-19.

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School Summary

Derrymount School is a community special school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, admitting pupils aged 3-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 93 pupils on roll.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 3.4, placing the school #49 in Nottinghamshire and #4,356 of 4,663 nationally. 0.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Serious Weaknesses. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Inadequate, personal development Good, and leadership and management Inadequate.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 5.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies. Teacher turnover in the previous year was 30.1%.

In the 2023/24 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 14.9 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

3.4

Grade 5+ E&M

0.00%

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.27

2024

Progress 8 Score

-2.32

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

3.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.26

2023

Progress 8 Score

-1.60

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

4.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.23

2022

Progress 8 Score

-1.9

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

5.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.28

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2018

Progress 8 Score

-2.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

8.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.86

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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

85%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

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

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

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

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

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

Apprenticeships-%

Employment-%

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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

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 62%

Reading-% LA 74%

Writing-% LA 71%

Maths-% LA 74%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 59%England 61%

Reading-% LA 72% · Eng 74%

Writing-% LA 70% · Eng 72%

Maths-% LA 71% · Eng 73%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 59%England 60%

Reading14% LA 71% · Eng 73%

Writing0% LA 71% · Eng 71%

Maths0% LA 72% · Eng 73%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

LA -0.2

-4.3

Write

LA 0.2

-9.2 to 0.5

Maths

LA 0.0

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 64%England 65%

Reading0% LA 72% · Eng 73%

Writing0% LA 78% · Eng 78%

Maths0% LA 77% · Eng 79%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

LA -0.2

4.6

Write

LA 0.3

0.0 to 9.1

Maths

LA -0.1

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 63%

Reading10% LA 74%

Writing0% LA 78%

Maths0% LA 75%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

-10

Read

LA -0.3

-14.2 to -5.8

-13.6

Write

LA 0.2

-17.2 to -10

-13.4

Maths

LA -0.1

-17.2 to -9.6

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

Inspection Report

30 September 2024

Inspection Report

27 February 2024

Inspection Report

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10 May 2023

Inspection Report

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18 October 2016

Inspection Report

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15 January 2013

Inspection Report

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22 September 2010

Inspection Report

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19 September 2007

Inspection Report

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12 January 2004

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2023-05-10

Section 8 inspection of good and outstanding schools EIF

Inadequate

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Inadequate

Development

Good

Leadership

Inadequate

2016-10-18

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-01-15

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2010-09-22

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

0.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.4% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.0%(0 pupils)

Summer term 2024

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 8.417% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Summer term of 2024, this school served a headcount of 90 pupils. During this period, there were 0 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.4%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2023/24 (Summer term)	90	0	0.0%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	94	0	0.0%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	94	42	44.7%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	96	12	12.5%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	93	12	12.9%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	86	6	7.0%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	84	8	9.5%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	84	5	6.0%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	84	2	2.4%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	84	3	3.6%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	84	8	9.5%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	84	9	10.7%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	84	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	84	8	9.5%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	84	8	9.5%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	84	4	4.8%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	81	1	1.2%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	82	8	9.8%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	81	10	12.3%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	80	16	20.0%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	82	15	18.3%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	79	10	12.7%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	74	9	12.2%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	76	16	21.1%	3.1%

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

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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.

80.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

70.0%Positive

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

20.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree20%

agree50%

disagree20%

strongly disagree10%

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

strongly agree50%

agree10%

disagree20%

strongly disagree20%

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

strongly agree50%

agree10%

strongly disagree20%

don't know10%

not applicable10%

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

yes100%

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

strongly agree60%

agree20%

strongly disagree20%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree30%

agree40%

disagree10%

strongly disagree10%

don't know10%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree50%

agree30%

strongly disagree20%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree60%

agree10%

disagree10%

strongly disagree20%

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

strongly agree40%

agree30%

disagree20%

strongly disagree10%

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

strongly agree40%

agree10%

disagree10%

strongly disagree30%

don't know10%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree60%

agree20%

strongly disagree20%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes70%

no30%

Derrymount School

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

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

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

Staffing

Teacher Turnover