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St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Newstead Avenue, Chaddesden, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 6NU, Derby
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
39.7 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
332
Capacity
315
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a 'Good' rating from Ofsted and strong performance in Key Stage 2, this primary school demonstrates solid achievement, particularly as it ranks in the top 75% nationally for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths. However, only 12% of students reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in stretching more able learners. Parent satisfaction is likely reinforced by the school's commitment to quality education in a supportive environment.
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Last inspected: 25 September 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 54% | Bottom 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.0%
White Other16.9%
Black African6.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Other2.1%
Black Caribbean1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Asian Other0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%
Location
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52.92705, -1.43862 · DE21 6NU
School details
Local authorityDerby
RegionEast Midlands
URN146253
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 September 2013.
Is St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy a good school?
St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy scores 39.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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