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City of Derby Academy

Derby, DE24 3ARSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Mar 2024
Progress 8
-0.56
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
113 1st-choice / 179 places
Ranking
#2,692
of 3,141 nationally

About City of Derby Academy

City of Derby Academy was rated Requires Improvement in its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2024, a rating it has held since its previous graded inspection in 2022. The school's Progress 8 score of -0.56 is the most telling academic metric, placing it well below average nationally and ranking it 10th out of 15 secondary schools in Derby. This means that, on average, pupils achieve about half a grade less per subject than their peers across the country. The Attainment 8 score sits at 32.3, and only 38.1% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Just 2.4% of pupils entered the English Baccalaureate, a figure that is notably low. The school's local authority average Progress 8 score is -0.31, so City of Derby Academy sits 0.25 points below that benchmark, indicating that its outcomes are weaker than the typical Derby school.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressFarmhouse Road, Derby, Derby, DE24 3AR
HeadteacherA Harding
Local AuthorityDerby
Number of Pupils913
Free School Meals (FSM)54.5%
School Capacity913 / 1,050 (87% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 7 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Art StudiosGymnasiumSixth Form CentreLibrarySwimming PoolDining Hall

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

19

Sports

RowingGymnasticsSwimmingMartial ArtsRoundersFootballRugbyTennisAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDramaEco ClubBook ClubNewspaperFilm ClubDebateYoung EnterpriseDuke of EdinburghGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Breakfast club

08:00-08:30

Source: cityofderbyacademy.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About City of Derby Academy

City of Derby Academy has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.