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The Derby High School
Radcliffe Road, Redvales, Lancs, Lancashire, BL9 9NH, Bury
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
78.8 / 100
Top 21%
Better than 79% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
951
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score better than 79% of schools, this secondary institution demonstrates solid performance and a supportive environment for students. Attainment 8 scores are in the top 50% nationally, with 62% of pupils achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, although only 31% enter for the EBacc. Overall, it offers a commendable educational experience, though there is room for improvement in higher-level academic entries.
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Last inspected: 12 November 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 45.9 | Top 50% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 62% | Bottom 40% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 40% | Bottom 39% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 31% | Bottom 44% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 19% | Bottom 44% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani45.4%
White British33.9%
Other3.4%
White Other3.3%
Asian Other3.0%
Black African2.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed Other1.8%
Black Other0.8%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.58275, -2.30760 · BL9 9NH
School details
Local authorityBury
RegionNorth West
URN105355
School typeCommunity school
Websitethederbyhighschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Derby High School rated by Ofsted?
The Derby High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2014.
Is The Derby High School a good school?
The Derby High School scores 78.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 21% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Derby High School in GCSEs?
The Derby High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.9. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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