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Castle Donington College
Goodgraded 19/06/2024Ages 11–16684 pupils
Castle Donington College is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Derby, within the Leicestershire local authority. The school has around 684 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 19/06/2024, Castle Donington College was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 42.9 and 44% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Derby can view Castle Donington College's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 19/06/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 848.2
England avg 45.1 · was 42.4 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths55%
England avg 45% · was 42% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths73%
England avg 65% · was 60% in 2023/24
EBacc entry31%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.17
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake19.4%
Free school meals19.4%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language5.8%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled91%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.9%
Attendance91.9%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.3
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence25.2%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Derby
All schools in Derby →St Edward's Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 0.1 miOrchard Community Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miHemington Primary School0.8 miFoxbridge Primary School0.9 miDiseworth Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 1.5 miShardlow Primary SchoolGood · 2.2 mi
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