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City of Derby Academy
Requires Improvementgraded 19/03/2024Ages 11–16913 pupilsNone
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 — sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 19/03/2024
Attendance & staffing
Attendance89.4%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence38.9%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher15.7England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS90%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals57.6%England avg 28.6%
English not first language51.2%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 834.8
Progress 8-0.6
Grade 5+ English & maths26%
Grade 4+ English & maths41%
EBacc entry9%
EBacc average point score2.92
DfE, 2024/25
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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