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West Park School

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

personMr Scott McGregor

corporate_fareWEST PARK SCHOOL

location_onDerby, DE21 7BT

language Visit Website phone 1332662337

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2016

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Students

1,475

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Attainment 8

48.7

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GCSE Rank

#4 in Derby

#1,117 of 3,216 nationally

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West Park School is a Academy converter secondary school in Derby, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.0×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

West Park School is an academy converter in Derby, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of WEST PARK SCHOOL. The school has approximately 1,463 pupils on roll, of whom 26% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.7, placing the school #4 in Derby and #1,117 of 3,216 nationally. 51.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 17.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2016. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.0× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.5:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. 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

48.7

Grade 5+ E&M

51.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)17.0%

Entering EBacc55.00%

EBacc APS4.34

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc53.60%

EBacc APS4.13

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc53%

EBacc APS4.36

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.34

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc51%

EBacc APS4.81

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc54%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.11

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc54%

EBacc APS4.39

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.42

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc52%

EBacc APS4.35

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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

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)73%

Apprenticeships11%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships7%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

03 June 2025

Inspection Report

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10 March 2020

Inspection Report

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26 April 2016

Inspection Report

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25 September 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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09 January 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2016-04-26

Section 8 Inspection due to Parental Complaint Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-09-25

None Legacy

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

1.7%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.6%(24 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 1,463 pupils. During this period, there were 25 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.7%, 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)	1,463	25	1.7%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,460	19	1.3%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,464	31	2.1%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,464	27	1.8%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,476	25	1.7%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,472	27	1.8%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,475	19	1.3%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,484	27	1.8%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,441	17	1.2%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,442	15	1.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,444	16	1.1%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,407	14	1.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,409	5	0.4%	1.0%	2
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,407	10	0.7%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,362	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,362	9	0.7%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,358	5	0.4%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,316	13	1.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,321	8	0.6%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,326	14	1.1%	3.8%	3
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,290	17	1.3%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,292	8	0.6%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,304	11	0.8%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,278	8	0.6%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,277	8	0.6%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,281	8	0.6%	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.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 91 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 59 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 46 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 45 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 21 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 5 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Hearing 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.

91.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

91.0%Positive

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

33.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree42%

agree58%

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

strongly agree50%

agree25%

disagree17%

strongly disagree8%

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

strongly agree42%

agree33%

strongly disagree8%

not applicable17%

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.

strongly agree33%

agree58%

disagree8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree67%

agree33%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree25%

agree58%

disagree17%

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

strongly agree58%

agree25%

disagree8%

strongly disagree8%

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

strongly agree75%

agree25%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree17%

agree67%

disagree8%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes92%

no8%

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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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