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Noel-Baker Academy
Bracknell Drive, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0BR, Derby
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.6 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,243
Capacity
1,400
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 92% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance. However, only 56% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 34%. Overall, it offers a solid educational environment but may have areas for improvement in core subject outcomes.
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Last inspected: 15 February 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. | 36.3 | Bottom 8% 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%. | 56% | Bottom 24% 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%. | 30% | Bottom 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%. | 34% | Bottom 32% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.4%
White Other7.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.2%
Mixed Other3.2%
Black African3.1%
Asian Other2.1%
Asian Pakistani1.6%
Asian Indian1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Black Other1.0%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Other0.7%
White Irish0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.88290, -1.43901 · DE24 0BR
School details
Local authorityDerby
RegionEast Midlands
URN143853
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.noelbakeracademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Noel-Baker Academy rated by Ofsted?
Noel-Baker Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 February 2022.
Is Noel-Baker Academy a good school?
Noel-Baker Academy scores 20.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% 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 Noel-Baker Academy in GCSEs?
Noel-Baker Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.3. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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