Derby Cathedral School

Details

Age Range	11-19 years
Gender	Mixed
Type	Academy, Free schools
Religious Character	Church of England
Local Authority	Derby
Address	Great Northern Road, DE1 1LR
School Website	www.derbycathedralschool.org.uk
Telephone	1332325710
URN	143734

School Census

Total	877
Girls/Boys	409/468
Girls/Boys Ratio	46.6%/53.4%
% pupils where English not first language	16.6%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals	321
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support	12.8%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 17/01/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start Date	Ofsted Rating
17/01/2023	Good

Inspection Date	17/01/2023
Quality of Education	Good
Behaviour and Attitudes	Good
Personal Development	Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Good

Ofsted Inspection Timeline

Inspection Date	Inspection Type	Inspection Report
17 January 2023	School inspection: Good	View

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
Type	Score
Attainment 8 score	40.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths	34.30%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4	51.70%
Entering EBacc	39.30%
EBacc average point score	3.65
Progress 8	-0.69

Secondary Results 2023
Type	Score
Attainment 8 score	41.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths	29%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4	56%
Entering EBacc	61%
EBacc average point score	3.73
Progress 8	-0.4

Secondary Results 2022
Type	Score
Attainment 8 score	-
Grade 5 or above in English and maths	-
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4	-
Entering EBacc	-
EBacc average point score	-
Progress 8	-

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers	1.18%
Total Applications	400
As first preference	174
As second preference	125
As third preference	84

Total Offers Made	179
first preference offers	147
second preference offers	28
third preference offers	4

first preference v offers	1.18%
Total Applications	401
As first preference	169
As second preference	122
As third preference	87

Total Offers Made	177
first preference offers	143
second preference offers	25
third preference offers	5

first preference v offers	1.18%
Total Applications	364
As first preference	183
As second preference	94
As third preference	75

Total Offers Made	177
first preference offers	155
second preference offers	18
third preference offers	4

first preference v offers	1.24%
Total Applications	391
As first preference	140
As second preference	153
As third preference	74

Total Offers Made	179
first preference offers	113
second preference offers	51
third preference offers	13

first preference v offers	1.41%
Total Applications	436
As first preference	175
As second preference	153
As third preference	94

Total Offers Made	179
first preference offers	124
second preference offers	42
third preference offers	12

first preference v offers	1.06%
Total Applications	288
As first preference	122
As second preference	98
As third preference	57

Total Offers Made	160
first preference offers	115
second preference offers	35
third preference offers	7

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree	32%
agree	41%
disagree	14%
strongly disagree	11%
don't know	2%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree	32%
agree	46%
disagree	11%
strongly disagree	8%
don't know	2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree	22%
agree	36%
disagree	20%
strongly disagree	16%
don't know	5%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree	13%
agree	14%
disagree	7%
strongly disagree	14%
don't know	7%
not applicable	45%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree	22%
agree	38%
disagree	24%
strongly disagree	11%
don't know	5%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree	25%
agree	22%
disagree	12%
strongly disagree	24%
don't know	1%
not applicable	16%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes	35%
no	65%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree	29%
agree	25%
disagree	19%
strongly disagree	23%
dont know	4%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree	39%
agree	37%
disagree	15%
strongly disagree	3%
don't know	5%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree	36%
agree	39%
disagree	15%
strongly disagree	7%
don't know	3%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree	32%
agree	43%
disagree	14%
strongly disagree	11%
don't know	1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree	34%
agree	51%
disagree	7%
strongly disagree	3%
don't know	5%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree	43%
agree	48%
disagree	5%
strongly disagree	3%
don't know	1%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree	22%
agree	42%
disagree	16%
strongly disagree	12%
don't know	7%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes	66%
no	34%

Ethnicity

time period	2023-24
white british ethnic origin	46.9%
any other white background ethnic origin	11.2%
african ethnic origin	10%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin	5.3%
any other mixed background ethnic origin	4.4%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin	3.3%
pakistani ethnic origin	3.2%
white and asian ethnic origin	2.9%
any other asian background ethnic origin	2.7%
indian ethnic origin	2.4%
any other black background ethnic origin	1.8%
white and black african ethnic origin	1.2%
caribbean ethnic origin	1.1%
chinese ethnic origin	0.9%

time period	2022-23
white british ethnic origin	50.2%
any other white background ethnic origin	9.5%
african ethnic origin	6.6%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin	5.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin	3.5%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin	3.2%
any other asian background ethnic origin	3%
any other black background ethnic origin	2.9%
white and asian ethnic origin	2.4%
pakistani ethnic origin	1.9%
indian ethnic origin	1.7%
caribbean ethnic origin	1.4%
white and black african ethnic origin	1%
chinese ethnic origin	0.6%