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Murray Park Community School

Derby, DE3 9LLSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2022
Progress 8
+0.03
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
233 1st-choice / 271 places
Ranking
#1,443
of 3,141 nationally

About Murray Park Community School

Murray Park Community School stands out in Derby for its academic performance, delivering a Progress 8 score of 0.03 that is well above the local authority average of -0.31 for secondary schools. This means pupils at this 11-16 mixed state school make more progress from their starting points than their peers across Derby as a whole. The school ranks third out of 15 secondary schools in the local authority, placing it in the top 20% of Derby schools by this measure. This is a significant achievement for a school where 32.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure well above the national average. The school's attainment 8 score of 44 also reflects solid academic outcomes, and its EBacc average point score of 4.03 suggests a broad curriculum. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, the school was rated Good overall, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2019.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressMurray Road, Derby, Derby, DE3 9LL
HeadteacherNicola Caley
Local AuthorityDerby
Number of Pupils1,210
Free School Meals (FSM)32.7%
School Capacity1,210 / 1,400 (86% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Sept 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Oct 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Art StudiosMusic RoomsScience LabsSixth Form CentrePlaying FieldsSports HallICT Suite

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

Martial ArtsAthleticsNetballDanceFootballTennisCross CountryBasketballRowing

Clubs & Activities

ChessDebateEco ClubArt ClubScience ClubDuke of Edinburgh

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Murray Park Community School

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