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Murray Park Community School
Murray Road, Mickleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 9LL, Derby
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
27.7 / 100
Bottom 28%
Better than 28% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,210
Capacity
1,400
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 77% nationally. While 54% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in the percentage reaching grade 5 or above, which stands at 33%. The school serves a diverse population of 1,210 students, and its EBacc entry rate of 43% indicates a commitment to a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 21 September 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. | 40.6 | Bottom 23% 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%. | 54% | Bottom 21% 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%. | 33% | Bottom 23% 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%. | 43% | Bottom 43% 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 43% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.9%
Asian Pakistani8.0%
White Other5.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.5%
Black African3.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Asian Other2.1%
Asian Indian2.0%
Other1.7%
Mixed Other1.5%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Black Other0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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52.91811, -1.53086 · DE3 9LL
School details
Local authorityDerby
RegionEast Midlands
URN112991
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.murraypark.derby.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Murray Park Community School rated by Ofsted?
Murray Park Community School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 September 2022.
Is Murray Park Community School a good school?
Murray Park Community School scores 27.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 28% 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 Murray Park Community School in GCSEs?
Murray Park Community School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.6. 54% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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