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City of Derby Academy
Farmhouse Road, Sinfin, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 3AR, Derby
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.2 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
913
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 94% nationally, the school demonstrates strong academic potential, particularly in comparison to other institutions. However, the recent Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" indicates that there are areas needing development, and only 41% of students achieved a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating the school's overall effectiveness and support for student progress.
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Last inspected: 19 March 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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. | 34.8 | Bottom 6% 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%. | 41% | Bottom 5% 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%. | 26% | Bottom 11% 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%. | 9% | Bottom 7% 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%. | 5% | Bottom 7% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British24.1%
Asian Indian12.8%
White Other11.8%
Asian Pakistani11.8%
Gypsy/Roma5.3%
Asian Other4.7%
Black African4.5%
Mixed Other2.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Other2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Black Other1.0%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.87504, -1.49257 · DE24 3AR
School details
Local authorityDerby
RegionEast Midlands
URN145132
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.cityofderbyacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is City of Derby Academy rated by Ofsted?
City of Derby Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 March 2024.
Is City of Derby Academy a good school?
City of Derby Academy scores 10.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% 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 City of Derby Academy in GCSEs?
City of Derby Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 34.8. 41% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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