Castle Donington College
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Address | Mount Pleasant, DE74 2LN |
| School Website | www.cdcollege.uk |
| Telephone | 1332810528 |
| URN | 138820 |
School Census
| Total | 639 |
| Girls/Boys | 304/335 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.6%/52.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 85 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 10.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 09/01/2019 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 09/01/2019 | Good |
| 24/03/2015 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 09/01/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 24/03/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 18 June 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 09 January 2019 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 24 March 2015 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 14 March 2014 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 05 July 2013 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 17 April 2013 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 02 October 2012 | Academy conversion letter | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42.10% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 51.80% |
| Entering EBacc | 26.30% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.58 |
| Progress 8 | -0.27 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 61% |
| Entering EBacc | 12% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.62 |
| Progress 8 | -0.16 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 51% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 67% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.04 |
| Progress 8 | 0.22 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 182 |
| As first preference | 148 |
| As second preference | 24 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 148 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 143 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 163 |
| As first preference | 125 |
| As second preference | 29 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 120 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 113 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 159 |
| As first preference | 127 |
| As second preference | 25 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 127 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 122 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 163 |
| As first preference | 133 |
| As second preference | 25 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 128 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 124 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 129 |
| As first preference | 118 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 119 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 118 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 134 |
| As first preference | 111 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 99 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 99 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 126 |
| As first preference | 114 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 118 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 114 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 5 |
| As first preference | 3 |
| As second preference | 1 |
| As third preference | 1 |
| Total Offers Made | 3 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 3 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 32% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 55% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 42% |
| strongly disagree | 33% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 31% |
| strongly disagree | 26% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 11% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 38% |
| no | 62% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 28% |
| strongly disagree | 58% |
| dont know | 1% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 11% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 42% |
| strongly disagree | 21% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 63% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 15% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 35% |
| strongly disagree | 23% |
| don't know | 11% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 45% |
| no | 55% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 86.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 86.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
St Edward's Church of England Primary School
(0.05 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Dovecote, , DE74 2LH
Orchard Community Primary School
(0.27 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Grange Drive, , DE74 2QU