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City of Derby Academy
Requires Improvementgraded 19/03/2024Ages 11–16913 pupilsFaithNone
City of Derby Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Derby. The school has around 913 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 19/03/2024 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 33.5 and 20% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Derby can view City of Derby Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionRequires Improvement
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 19/03/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points3 strengths · 2 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Quality of education
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 834.8
England avg 45.1 · was 32.3 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.6
Grade 5+ English & maths26%
England avg 45% · was 19% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths41%
England avg 65% · was 38% in 2023/24
EBacc entry9%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score2.92
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake57.6%
Free school meals57.6%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language51.2%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled89%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing89.4%
Attendance89.4%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher15.7
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence38.9%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Derby
All schools in Derby →Ash Croft Primary AcademyGood · 0.2 miRedwood Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miStenson Fields Primary Community SchoolGood · 0.3 miGrampian Primary AcademyGood · 0.6 miCottons Farm Primary Academy0.8 miGayton Junior SchoolGood · 1.3 mi
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