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Noel-Baker Academy

Derby, DE24 0BRSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2022
Progress 8
-0.84
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
243 1st-choice / 274 places
Ranking
#2,947
of 3,141 nationally

About Noel-Baker Academy

Noel-Baker Academy is a large secondary school in Derby, currently educating 1,243 pupils against a capacity of 1,400, so it is not yet full. The school serves a community with significant economic disadvantage: 42.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average of around 23% and among the highest in the local authority. This context matters when interpreting the school’s performance data. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 383 applications for 274 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.4, with 243 first-preference offers made. That suggests Noel-Baker is a popular choice locally, particularly given its recent improvement in Ofsted rating.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBracknell Drive, Derby, Derby, DE24 0BR
HeadteacherPaul Greenough
Local AuthorityDerby
Number of Pupils1,243
Free School Meals (FSM)42.7%
School Capacity1,243 / 1,400 (89% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Feb 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

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

Facilities

13
Tennis CourtsLibraryScience LabsICT SuiteAstro TurfTheatreDining HallArt StudiosSixth Form CentreGymnasiumSports HallSwimming PoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

RowingCricketHockeyDanceAthleticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubYoung EnterpriseDebateGardeningEco ClubArt ClubNewspaperChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningMulti-SensoryOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:05

Breakfast club

08:15-08:30

Source: noelbakeracademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Noel-Baker Academy

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