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Chellaston Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Phil Smith

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location_onDerby, DE73 5UB

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,785

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Attainment 8

49.2

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GCSE Rank

#3 in Derby

#1,040 of 3,216 nationally

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Chellaston Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Derby, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.0×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Chellaston Academy is an academy converter in Derby, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of QEGSMAT. The school has approximately 1,815 pupils on roll, of whom 20% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.2, placing the school #3 in Derby and #1,040 of 3,216 nationally. 49.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 25.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 21 A-level subjects. 54.4% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 24.6% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.06 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.0× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.1:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 3.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

49.2

Grade 5+ E&M

49.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)25.3%

Entering EBacc23.20%

EBacc APS4.26

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc23.20%

EBacc APS4.27

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc20%

EBacc APS4.69

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc70%

EBacc APS5.1

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.06

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

152

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*7.2%

Achieving A*–A24.6%

Achieving A*–B54.4%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate93.4%

A-level subjects offered21

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.21

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

135

Retention rate95.60%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

112

Retention rate99.10%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

112

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

12 September 2023

Inspection Report

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13 December 2022

Inspection Report

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17 May 2022

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2023-09-12

Schools into Special Measures Visit 2 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2022-05-17

S8 No Formal Designation Visit EIF

Inadequate

Education

Inadequate

Behaviour

Inadequate

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Inadequate

2019-07-09

S5 Inspection EIF

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

2014-11-11

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

3.9%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.0%(54 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,815 pupils. During this period, there were 70 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.9%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,815	70	3.9%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,812	58	3.2%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,804	42	2.3%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,807	38	2.1%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,805	89	4.9%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,781	68	3.8%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,785	51	2.9%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,799	49	2.7%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,743	53	3.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,744	118	6.8%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,747	90	5.2%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	0	10	-	3.6%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 70 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 44 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 43 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 33 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 25 pupils

Physical Disability 9 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

75.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

73.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

13.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree9%

agree44%

disagree25%

strongly disagree13%

don't know8%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree13%

agree41%

disagree30%

strongly disagree11%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree21%

agree30%

disagree15%

strongly disagree12%

don't know1%

not applicable21%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes22%

no78%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree6%

agree26%

disagree52%

strongly disagree16%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree26%

agree42%

disagree14%

strongly disagree10%

don't know7%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree23%

agree44%

disagree21%

strongly disagree6%

don't know6%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree14%

agree48%

disagree25%

strongly disagree10%

don't know3%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree28%

agree59%

disagree7%

strongly disagree1%

don't know5%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree30%

agree49%

disagree9%

strongly disagree4%

don't know9%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree22%

agree37%

disagree20%

strongly disagree10%

don't know11%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes62%

no38%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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