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Chellaston Academy

Derby, DE73 5UBSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
Progress 8
-0.07
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
301 1st-choice / 295 places
Ranking
#1,685
of 3,141 nationally

About Chellaston Academy

Chellaston Academy is a popular choice among Derby families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 469 applications for 295 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.59. Of those, 301 families put it as their first preference, and 287 of those were offered a place. That level of demand suggests parents who get in tend to be pleased with what they find. The school is a large mixed secondary with a sixth form, led by headteacher Scott Garrity, and its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated it Good across every category, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. That’s a significant turnaround from its previous inspection in 2022, when it was judged Inadequate overall. The current Good rating reflects a school that has clearly addressed its earlier weaknesses and is now delivering a solid standard of education.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressSwarkestone Road, Derby, Derby, DE73 5UB
HeadteacherScott Garrity
Local AuthorityDerby
Number of Pupils1,815
Free School Meals (FSM)19.6%
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 3 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
Art StudiosLibraryAstro TurfSwimming PoolTheatreTennis CourtsPlaying FieldsSixth Form CentreSports HallDining Hall

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

SwimmingCricketRoundersHockeyBadmintonCross CountryMartial ArtsRowingBasketballRugby

Clubs & Activities

Duke of EdinburghDramaChoirYoung EnterpriseOrchestraDebateNewspaperGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:15

Source: chellaston.derby.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Chellaston Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.