Alvaston Moor Academy
72%
Capacity
864
Pupils
1.2x
Demand
About Alvaston Moor Academy
Alvaston Moor Academy is a mixed secondary school in Derby that currently educates 864 pupils against a capacity of 1,200, meaning it is operating at around 72% of its potential size. The school serves a community with significant economic disadvantage: 62.4% of its pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure that is notably high both in local and national terms. Despite this spare capacity, the school was oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year, receiving 209 applications for 175 places, with 99 first-preference offers made. This oversubscription ratio of 1.19 suggests that while the school is not the most popular in the area, it remains a first-choice option for a substantial number of local families. The school has an official sixth form, catering for students up to age 19, and is non-denominational with no religious character.
Academically, the school's most recent data from the 2023/24 academic year shows a Progress 8 score of -0.87, which is well below average nationally and ranks the school 15th out of 15 secondary schools in Derby. This places it in the bottom 50% of schools nationally, at the 94th percentile from the bottom. The Attainment 8 score stands at 30.1, and just 19.8% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs. The English Baccalaureate entry rate is 21%, with only 4.9% achieving it at grade 5 or above. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023 rated it as Requires Improvement across all areas, including leadership, behaviour, and personal development. This represents an improvement from its previous inspection in 2019, when it was rated Inadequate overall, though the sixth form provision was graded Good at that time.
The school offers a broad range of facilities including science labs, a sports hall, swimming pool, theatre, and tennis courts, with sports such as swimming, rugby, netball, and athletics on offer. There is a strong extracurricular programme with clubs including the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Model United Nations, Young Enterprise, and coding. The school provides support for a wide range of special educational needs, including dyslexia, autism, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs. For families considering this school, it is worth noting that while it is oversubscribed, it is not among the highest-performing in the local authority. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Landau Forte College, 4.7 km away. This school may suit families who value a supportive environment with strong SEND provision and a wide range of activities, and who are comfortable with a school that is still working to improve its academic outcomes.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Brackens Lane, Derby, Derby, DE24 0AN |
| Headteacher | Gemma Tyers |
| Local Authority | Derby |
| Number of Pupils | 864 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 62.4% |
| School Capacity | 864 / 1,200 (72% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.87)
2965th of 3,141
Nationally
265th of 273
In East Midlands
15th of 15
In Derby
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly less progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
10Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
20Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed175
209
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
99 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Among the highest-disadvantage schools.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- White British43.6%
- Asian15.6%
- White (other)11.1%
- Mixed5.2%
- Black1.3%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
12
Total schools
9
Oversubscribed
9
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alvaston Moor Academy
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Brackens Lane, Derby
Derby, DE24 0AN
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