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Granville Academy

South Derbyshire, DE11 7JRSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Dec 2024
Progress 8
+0.24
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
171 1st-choice / 180 places
Ranking
#983
of 3,141 nationally

About Granville Academy

Granville Academy is a mixed 11-16 secondary school in South Derbyshire, currently home to 909 pupils against a capacity of 950, so it's running close to full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 34.8%, which is significantly above the national average and suggests the school serves a community with higher-than-average levels of economic disadvantage. Demand is strong: for the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 295 applications for 180 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.64, with 171 of those applications listing Granville as a first preference. Of those, 166 first-preference offers were made, meaning the school is popular but not completely out of reach for families who rank it top. The headteacher is Gemma Lowe, and the school has no religious character. It does not have a sixth form or nursery provision.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBurton Road, Swadlincote, South Derbyshire, DE11 7JR
HeadteacherGemma Lowe
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils909
Free School Meals (FSM)34.8%
School Capacity909 / 950 (96% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Dec 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 15 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Science LabsSixth Form CentreLibraryPlaying FieldsDining HallSports HallAstro TurfChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

CricketFootballRoundersTennisBadmintonMartial ArtsRugbyDance

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubChessGardeningDramaChoirBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning DifficultyOther

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

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