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Lees Brook Academy

Derby, DE21 4QXSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
Progress 8
-0.24
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
150 1st-choice / 184 places
Ranking
#2,111
of 3,141 nationally

About Lees Brook Academy

Lees Brook Academy is a popular choice among Derby families, with 150 first-preference applications for 184 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.88. While the school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage, the high level of first-choice demand suggests strong local satisfaction. The school has capacity for 1,147 pupils and currently enrols 1,101, so it is running close to full. A significant 35.1% of students are eligible for free school meals, reflecting a diverse intake. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated it Good across all categories, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. This marks a clear improvement from its previous inspection in 2019, when the school was rated Requires Improvement. The turnaround in leadership and management, which moved from a 2 to a 2 (Good), appears to have stabilised the school’s direction.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressMorley Road, Derby, Derby, DE21 4QX
HeadteacherClare Watson
Local AuthorityDerby
Number of Pupils1,101
Free School Meals (FSM)35.1%
School Capacity1,101 / 1,147 (96% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 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, 26 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Sixth Form CentreICT SuiteLibraryGymnasiumTennis CourtsAstro Turf

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

20

Sports

Martial ArtsHockeyRowingSwimmingCricketRugbyFootballRoundersTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirGardeningYoung EnterpriseEco ClubOrchestraDebateBook ClubFilm ClubDuke of EdinburghModel United Nations

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lees Brook Academy

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