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Littleover Community School
Pastures Hill, Littleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 4BZ, Derby
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
68.3 / 100
Top 32%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,822
Capacity
1,801
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE performance, this school demonstrates solid academic achievement, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 20% nationally. Seventy-five percent of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and a commendable 83% progress to university, with 38% attending top-third institutions. However, while the overall performance is impressive, there may be room for improvement in the percentage of students achieving higher grades.
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Last inspected: 19 October 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 52.7 | Top 20% 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%. | 75% | Top 26% 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%. | 58% | Top 20% 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%. | 75% | Top 12% 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%. | 50% | Top 12% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 83% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 38% | Top 20% |
Based on 168 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British29.5%
Asian Pakistani28.4%
Asian Indian20.1%
Other3.7%
Asian Other3.0%
Black African3.0%
Mixed Other2.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
White Other2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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52.89973, -1.52563 · DE23 4BZ
School details
Local authorityDerby
RegionEast Midlands
URN112956
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.littleover.derby.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Littleover Community School rated by Ofsted?
Littleover Community School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 October 2022.
Is Littleover Community School a good school?
Littleover Community School scores 68.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 32% 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 Littleover Community School in GCSEs?
Littleover Community School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.7. 75% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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