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Lees Brook Academy
Morley Road, Chaddesden, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 4QX, Derby
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
32.6 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,101
Capacity
1,147
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 72% nationally. While 59% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher grades, as only 33% reach grade 5 or above. Overall, parent satisfaction appears to be positive, although the school's LocaleIQ score indicates it is better than only 33% of schools, suggesting some challenges in its local context.
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Last inspected: 19 September 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. | 41.6 | Bottom 28% 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%. | 59% | Bottom 31% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 27% 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 27% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.2%
White Other4.8%
Black African3.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Mixed Other1.2%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Other0.8%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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52.93400, -1.42318 · DE21 4QX
School details
Local authorityDerby
RegionEast Midlands
URN143934
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.leesbrook.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Lees Brook Academy rated by Ofsted?
Lees Brook Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 September 2023.
Is Lees Brook Academy a good school?
Lees Brook Academy scores 32.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% 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 Lees Brook Academy in GCSEs?
Lees Brook Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.6. 59% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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