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Da Vinci Academy
St Andrew's View, Breadsall, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 4ET, Derby
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.1 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
704
Capacity
750
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates a solid foundation for student learning. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 34.7 places it in the top 95% nationally, the percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths is at 37%, which may be a consideration for parents. The school has a relatively low EBacc entry rate of 27%, indicating a focused curriculum that might not appeal to all families.
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Last inspected: 5 October 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality 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. | 34.7 | Bottom 5% 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%. | 37% | Bottom 3% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 5% 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%. | 27% | Bottom 19% 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%. | 9% | Bottom 19% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.9%
White Other6.3%
Black African4.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Other2.3%
Asian Indian1.3%
Mixed Other1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.94146, -1.44760 · DE21 4ET
School details
Local authorityDerby
RegionEast Midlands
URN144066
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.davinciacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Da Vinci Academy rated by Ofsted?
Da Vinci Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 October 2021.
Is Da Vinci Academy a good school?
Da Vinci Academy scores 14.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% 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 Da Vinci Academy in GCSEs?
Da Vinci Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 34.7. 37% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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