Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
AddressDerby Road, DE55 1AE
URN142741

School Census

Total 1131
Girls/Boys 598/533
Girls/Boys Ratio 52.9%/47.1%
% pupils where English not first language 4.2%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 339
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 15.5%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
10/01/2023 Good
26/03/2019 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 10/01/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Requires improvement
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 26/03/2019
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 38.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 33.90%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 44.80%
Entering EBacc 66.10%
EBacc average point score 3.53
Progress 8 -0.61
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 42.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 39%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 54%
Entering EBacc 62%
EBacc average point score 3.78
Progress 8 -0.34
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 44.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 42%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 54%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.93
Progress 8 -0.46

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications237
As first preference133
As second preference63
As third preference41
Total Offers Made170
first preference offers133
second preference offers10
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications304
As first preference161
As second preference77
As third preference65
Total Offers Made164
first preference offers161
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications302
As first preference170
As second preference77
As third preference54
Total Offers Made186
first preference offers170
second preference offers12
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications337
As first preference185
As second preference82
As third preference68
Total Offers Made201
first preference offers185
second preference offers9
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications316
As first preference178
As second preference78
As third preference60
Total Offers Made189
first preference offers178
second preference offers7
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications335
As first preference192
As second preference73
As third preference68
Total Offers Made200
first preference offers192
second preference offers5
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications346
As first preference178
As second preference92
As third preference76
Total Offers Made186
first preference offers178
second preference offers8
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications334
As first preference184
As second preference86
As third preference63
Total Offers Made186
first preference offers184
second preference offers1
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree29%
agree44%
disagree17%
strongly disagree9%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree26%
agree53%
disagree10%
strongly disagree9%
don't know2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree13%
agree43%
disagree23%
strongly disagree15%
don't know6%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree4%
agree13%
disagree9%
strongly disagree9%
don't know5%
not applicable61%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree24%
agree42%
disagree20%
strongly disagree8%
don't know6%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree22%
agree27%
disagree17%
strongly disagree14%
don't know2%
not applicable19%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes19%
no81%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree8%
agree21%
disagree29%
strongly disagree33%
dont know8%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree37%
agree39%
disagree10%
strongly disagree8%
don't know6%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree35%
agree44%
disagree8%
strongly disagree7%
don't know6%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree27%
agree42%
disagree23%
strongly disagree6%
don't know2%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree31%
agree56%
disagree6%
strongly disagree5%
don't know2%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree24%
agree52%
disagree13%
strongly disagree4%
don't know7%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree17%
agree44%
disagree17%
strongly disagree13%
don't know9%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes64%
no36%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin86.7%
any other white background ethnic origin4.8%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.8%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin88.8%
any other white background ethnic origin5%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.9%

Nearby Schools

Swanwick Primary School

(0.29 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: South Street, , DE55 1BZ

Swanwick School and Sports College

(0.35 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Age: 5-16, Gender: Mixed

Address: Hayes Lane, , DE55 1AR