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Derby Cathedral School
Great Northern Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 1LR, Derby
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
31.2 / 100
Bottom 31%
Better than 31% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,145
Capacity
1,260
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, with GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 73% nationally. While 57% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, only 35% reach grade 5 or higher, indicating room for improvement in higher attainment levels. The school also has a notable EBacc entry rate of 57%, reflecting a commitment to a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 17 January 2023Quality 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. | 41.5 | Bottom 27% 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%. | 57% | Bottom 28% 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%. | 35% | Bottom 29% 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%. | 57% | Bottom 42% 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 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British39.9%
Black African13.8%
White Other12.0%
Mixed Other5.2%
Asian Pakistani4.7%
Other4.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Asian Indian2.9%
Asian Other2.8%
Black Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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52.92177, -1.49240 · DE1 1LR
School details
Local authorityDerby
RegionEast Midlands
URN143734
School typeFree schools
Frequently asked questions
What is Derby Cathedral School rated by Ofsted?
Derby Cathedral School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 January 2023.
Is Derby Cathedral School a good school?
Derby Cathedral School scores 31.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 31% 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 Derby Cathedral School in GCSEs?
Derby Cathedral School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.5. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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