Derby College
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About Derby College
Derby College, a state secondary for students aged 16 to 99, holds an overall Ofsted rating of Good, a grade it has maintained across its recent inspections. The most telling academic metric for this institution is its sixth-form performance, where it achieved a value-added score of 0.19, placing its progress banding as 'Above average'. This means students typically leave with better A-level results than their prior attainment would predict. The average grade for the best three A-levels was a solid B+, with an average points per entry of 43.38, also graded at B+. With 35.6 per cent of entries achieving AAB or higher, the school demonstrates strong outcomes for its 47 sixth-form students, though the cohort is relatively small compared to many larger sixth forms.
At Key Stage 4, the school's Attainment 8 score was 63.7, and 95.1 per cent of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, with 82 per cent achieving a grade 5 or above. The EBacc average point score was 4.07, though no pupils entered the EBacc qualification. Progress 8 data is not available for this school, so it is difficult to directly compare its value-added at GCSE against the local authority average of -0.31. However, the strong basics pass rates suggest solid core subject teaching. The school does not offer the EBacc pathway, which may be a consideration for families prioritising that particular academic route.
The school is well-equipped for its post-16 focus, with a dedicated Sixth Form Centre, science labs, a library, and extensive sports facilities including a swimming pool, tennis courts, a sports hall, and a gymnasium. There is also a chapel on site. Clubs range from Chess and Debate to Young Enterprise and Model UN, alongside music and drama options. The school is oversubscribed, with a capacity of 735, and offers nursery provision. It suits families looking for a non-selective, mixed sixth-form college environment with strong A-level value-added and a wide range of extracurricular activities, particularly in sports like rowing, hockey, and rugby. For those seeking an Outstanding-rated alternative, Landau Forte College is 1.4 km away.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 16 to 99 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | The Roundhouse, Pride Park, Derby, Derby, DE24 8JE |
| Headteacher | Mandie Stravino |
| Local Authority | Derby |
| School Capacity | 735 |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
GCSE Results
2023/24Attainment 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.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
43.9
'22/23
44.3
'23/24
43.4
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where school leavers go
2022/2377%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 35 pupils).
- University (HE)77%
- Not sustained9%
- Further education6%
- Employment6%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Biology14
- Chemistry14
- Geography14
- Psychology12
- Mathematics8
- Business Studies:Single7
- Physics7
- Economics4
- Religious Studies4
- Art and Design (3d Studies)3
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
SEND Support
SEN Pupil Breakdown
1
With EHC Plan
90
SEN Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
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.
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.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
11
Total schools
7
Oversubscribed
8
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 Derby College
Contact Information
The Roundhouse, Pride Park, Derby
Derby, DE24 8JE
Journey to School
Journey times are estimates based on current conditions. Actual times may vary.
