Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityDerby
AddressWest Road, DE21 7BT
URN136634

School Census

Total 1475
Girls/Boys 718/757
Girls/Boys Ratio 48.7%/51.3%
% pupils where English not first language 3.3%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 235
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 12.1%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
26/04/2016 Good
25/09/2013 Outstanding
Inspection Date 26/04/2016
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 25/09/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 46.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 49.10%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 66.90%
Entering EBacc 53.60%
EBacc average point score 4.13
Progress 8 -0.09
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 49.7
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 50%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 69%
Entering EBacc 53%
EBacc average point score 4.36
Progress 8 0.25
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 54.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 62%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 77%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.81
Progress 8 0.34

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.11%
Total Applications437
As first preference292
As second preference99
As third preference38
Total Offers Made279
first preference offers264
second preference offers14
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.24%
Total Applications490
As first preference351
As second preference92
As third preference37
Total Offers Made286
first preference offers282
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.25%
Total Applications510
As first preference352
As second preference97
As third preference53
Total Offers Made284
first preference offers282
second preference offers1
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.17%
Total Applications470
As first preference327
As second preference82
As third preference58
Total Offers Made284
first preference offers279
second preference offers5
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.27%
Total Applications531
As first preference355
As second preference107
As third preference66
Total Offers Made285
first preference offers279
second preference offers5
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.62%
Total Applications505
As first preference328
As second preference117
As third preference60
Total Offers Made206
first preference offers202
second preference offers3
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.23%
Total Applications523
As first preference334
As second preference129
As third preference59
Total Offers Made276
first preference offers272
second preference offers3
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.13%
Total Applications423
As first preference284
As second preference106
As third preference33
Total Offers Made256
first preference offers251
second preference offers5
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.06%
Total Applications401
As first preference256
As second preference102
As third preference40
Total Offers Made249
first preference offers241
second preference offers7
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.10%
Total Applications369
As first preference267
As second preference72
As third preference29
Total Offers Made246
first preference offers242
second preference offers3
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications344
As first preference226
As second preference83
As third preference35
Total Offers Made243
first preference offers224
second preference offers17
third preference offers2

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree58%
agree33%
disagree8%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree58%
agree33%
disagree8%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree42%
agree58%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree8%
agree25%
disagree0%
strongly disagree8%
don't know17%
not applicable42%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree50%
agree25%
disagree17%
strongly disagree8%
don't know0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree42%
agree33%
disagree0%
strongly disagree8%
don't know0%
not applicable17%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes0%
no0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree0%
agree0%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree33%
agree58%
disagree8%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree67%
agree33%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree25%
agree58%
disagree17%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree58%
agree25%
disagree8%
strongly disagree8%
don't know0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree75%
agree25%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree17%
agree67%
disagree8%
strongly disagree0%
don't know8%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes92%
no8%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin87%
any other white background ethnic origin3.3%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin2.5%
white and asian ethnic origin1.5%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1%
african ethnic origin1%
indian ethnic origin0.7%
caribbean ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin88.3%
any other white background ethnic origin2.6%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin2.6%
white and asian ethnic origin1.6%
african ethnic origin1.1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.8%
caribbean ethnic origin0.6%

Nearby Schools

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Ofsted Rating: Good

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Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

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Cherry Tree Hill Primary School

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Ofsted Rating: Good

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