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UTC Derby Pride Park

Derby, DE24 8PUSecondaryAges 13–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2023
Progress 8
-0.73
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#2,876
of 3,141 nationally

About UTC Derby Pride Park

UTC Derby Pride Park sits within Derby local authority, ranking 13th out of 15 secondary schools in the area on Progress 8. That puts it in the bottom half of the local league table, some distance behind the top-performing peers nearby. The three highest-ranked schools in the same LA are Littleover Community School, Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy, and Murray Park Community School. For families looking at the strongest academic performers in the city, those schools are the ones to beat. UTC Derby Pride Park is a different proposition entirely: a specialist technical school for students aged 13 to 19, focused on engineering and technology. It is smaller than many secondaries, with 458 pupils against a capacity of 600, and a third of its students are eligible for free school meals. The school has a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, a significant improvement from the Inadequate grade it received in 2018.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range13 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLocomotive Way, Derby, Derby, DE24 8PU
HeadteacherLee Kirkwood
Local AuthorityDerby
Number of Pupils458
Free School Meals (FSM)32.2%
School Capacity458 / 600 (76% full)
Sixth FormYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Dec 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
Science LabsPlaying FieldsSixth Form CentreGymnasiumTheatreArt StudiosICT SuiteTennis CourtsMusic RoomsAstro TurfLibrarySports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

19

Sports

NetballSwimmingBadmintonDanceCross CountryGymnasticsFootballBasketballMartial ArtsAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Young EnterpriseDramaGardeningChoirBook ClubFilm ClubDebateDuke of EdinburghModel United Nations

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About UTC Derby Pride Park

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