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Allestree Woodlands School
Blenheim Drive, Allestree, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 2LW, Derby
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
48.1 / 100
Bottom 48%
Better than 48% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,400
Capacity
1,300
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 73% of students progressing to university and 30% attending top-third institutions. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.5 is above the national average, there is room for improvement in English and Maths, where 63% achieved grade 4 or above. Overall, parent satisfaction appears positive, although the school's LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than only 48% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 23 April 2024Quality 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. | 46.5 | Top 46% 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% 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 40% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 26% 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%. | 12% | Bottom 26% 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%. | 73% | 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%. | 30% | Top 20% |
Based on 91 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.3%
White Other4.3%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Black African2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Mixed Other1.6%
Asian Indian1.2%
Other0.9%
Asian Other0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Black Other0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.95426, -1.50020 · DE22 2LW
School details
Local authorityDerby
RegionEast Midlands
URN137911
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.woodlands.ttct.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Allestree Woodlands School rated by Ofsted?
Allestree Woodlands School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 April 2024.
Is Allestree Woodlands School a good school?
Allestree Woodlands School scores 48.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 48% 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 Allestree Woodlands School in GCSEs?
Allestree Woodlands School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.5. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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