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John Flamsteed Community School
Derby Road, Denby, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 8NP, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.7 / 100
Top 26%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
834
Capacity
600
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
139%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 53.3, which places it in the top 19% of schools nationally. A commendable 79% of students attain grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 61% achieve grade 5 or above, indicating strong foundational skills. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 89% recommending the school, although the entry rate for the EBacc is relatively low at 30%.
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Last inspected: 14 January 2025Quality 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. | 53.3 | Top 19% 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%. | 79% | Top 18% 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%. | 61% | Top 17% 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%. | 30% | Top 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%. | 25% | Top 44% UK |
Parent View (130 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child feels safe
92%
School keeps me informed
89%
Good range of subjects
89%
I'd recommend this school
89%
School has high expectations
88%
My child is happy
87%
My child makes good progress
86%
Progress is communicated
85%
Good range of extra-curricular
85%
Behaviour is good
85%
School supports development
76%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.7%
White Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed Other0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Indian0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Other0.1%
Other0.1%
Black African0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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53.01716, -1.42767 · DE5 8NP
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN142710
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.jfcs.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is John Flamsteed Community School rated by Ofsted?
John Flamsteed Community School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 January 2025.
Is John Flamsteed Community School a good school?
John Flamsteed Community School scores 73.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 26% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about John Flamsteed Community School?
Based on 130 Ofsted Parent View responses, John Flamsteed Community School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at John Flamsteed Community School in GCSEs?
John Flamsteed Community School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.3. 79% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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