Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityDerby
AddressSwarkestone Road, DE73 5UB
URN148639

School Census

Total 1785
Girls/Boys 910/875
Girls/Boys Ratio 51.0%/49.0%
% pupils where English not first language 6.9%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 228
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 10.4%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
12/09/2023 Good
17/05/2022 Inadequate
Inspection Date 12/09/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 17/05/2022
Quality of Education Inadequate
Behaviour and Attitudes Inadequate
Personal Development Requires improvement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Inadequate

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 48.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 53.90%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 69.70%
Entering EBacc 23.20%
EBacc average point score 4.27
Progress 8 -0.07
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 53.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 66%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 75%
Entering EBacc 20%
EBacc average point score 4.69
Progress 8 0.22
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 54.1
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 58%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 75%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 5.1
Progress 8 0.19

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.07%
Total Applications420
As first preference310
As second preference50
As third preference45
Total Offers Made296
first preference offers291
second preference offers5
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.08%
Total Applications442
As first preference311
As second preference61
As third preference51
Total Offers Made297
first preference offers288
second preference offers8
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.11%
Total Applications478
As first preference330
As second preference78
As third preference62
Total Offers Made297
first preference offers296
second preference offers0
third preference offers1

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree37%
agree54%
disagree6%
strongly disagree2%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree37%
agree52%
disagree6%
strongly disagree3%
don't know2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree20%
agree55%
disagree13%
strongly disagree3%
don't know10%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree2%
agree4%
disagree6%
strongly disagree3%
don't know8%
not applicable76%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree17%
agree48%
disagree22%
strongly disagree7%
don't know7%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree24%
agree28%
disagree12%
strongly disagree6%
don't know3%
not applicable28%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes17%
no83%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree13%
agree32%
disagree29%
strongly disagree19%
dont know6%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree31%
agree50%
disagree10%
strongly disagree3%
don't know6%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree21%
agree56%
disagree9%
strongly disagree3%
don't know11%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree25%
agree50%
disagree17%
strongly disagree5%
don't know3%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree37%
agree54%
disagree6%
strongly disagree2%
don't know2%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree32%
agree52%
disagree8%
strongly disagree3%
don't know5%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree25%
agree46%
disagree11%
strongly disagree6%
don't know12%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes79%
no21%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin73.3%
indian ethnic origin7.1%
any other white background ethnic origin3.4%
african ethnic origin3%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin2.5%
white and asian ethnic origin2.2%
any other asian background ethnic origin2%
pakistani ethnic origin1.4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.3%
white and black african ethnic origin0.8%
chinese ethnic origin0.8%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin75.1%
indian ethnic origin6.9%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin2.6%
any other white background ethnic origin2.4%
african ethnic origin2.3%
white and asian ethnic origin2.2%
any other asian background ethnic origin1.8%
pakistani ethnic origin1.5%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.3%
white and black african ethnic origin0.6%

Nearby Schools

Chellaston Infant School

(0.36 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 5-7, Gender: Mixed

Address: School Lane, , DE73 6TA

Chellaston Junior School

(0.36 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Maple Drive, Maple Drive, Chellaston, DE73 6PZ

Homefields Primary School

(0.37 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Parkway, , DE73 5NY

Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy

(0.40 mi)

Ofsted Rating: None

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Riber Drive, , DE73 6WS

Clover Leys Spencer Academy

(0.40 mi)

Ofsted Rating: None

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: C/O Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy, Chellaston, DE73 6WS