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The Bemrose School

Derby, DE22 3HUSecondaryAges 3–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2024
Progress 8
-0.40
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
111 1st-choice / 194 places
Ranking
#2,451
of 3,141 nationally

About The Bemrose School

The Bemrose School’s headline Progress 8 score of -0.4 sits below the Derby local authority average of -0.31 for secondary schools, placing it in the bottom half of the 17 schools of its type in the area. Ranked 9th out of 15 in the LA for this metric, the school is performing worse than the typical Derby state secondary, though the gap is modest. This is a large all-through school with 1,440 pupils on roll, oversubscribed for its 194 Year 7 places in 2025/26 with 313 total applications and 111 first preferences, suggesting strong local demand despite the below-average headline. The school’s Ofsted rating is Good, a grade it has held across both its 2018 and 2024 inspections, with all seven sub-categories — from quality of education to behaviour and attitudes — rated Good in the most recent visit. For parents comparing options, Bemrose is a solidly performing school in a competitive Derby landscape, but its Progress 8 score indicates that, on average, pupils leave with slightly lower attainment than peers across the LA.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range3 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressUttoxeter New Road, Derby, Derby, DE22 3HU
HeadteacherNeil Wilkinson
Local AuthorityDerby
Number of Pupils1,440
Free School Meals (FSM)43.7%
School Capacity1,440 / 1,400 (103% full)
Sixth FormYes
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Mar 2024
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 6 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
Playing FieldsSixth Form CentreTheatreScience LabsLibraryAstro TurfTennis CourtsDining HallArt StudiosGymnasium

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

FootballRoundersGymnasticsRowingCricketAthleticsBasketball

Clubs & Activities

Young EnterpriseDramaChoirNewspaperOrchestraGardeningDebateDuke of Edinburgh

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 The Bemrose School

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