Classpot

Wilsthorpe School

Erewash, NG10 4WTSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
Progress 8
+0.27
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
258 1st-choice / 203 places
Ranking
#895
of 3,141 nationally

About Wilsthorpe School

Wilsthorpe School’s headline Progress 8 score of 0.27 places it significantly above the Derbyshire local authority average of -0.11, meaning pupils here make around a third of a grade more progress per subject than their peers across the county. This positive figure is not just a fluke of one subject either — maths progress is particularly strong at 0.55, while English and EBacc subjects both sit at 0.18. The school ranks 1st out of 6 schools in the Erewash borough for Progress 8, and 8th out of 46 secondary schools across the whole of Derbyshire. Nationally, it sits in the top 29% of all schools, which is a solid showing for a non-selective state school. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 confirmed it remains Good overall, with leadership and management judged Outstanding — a notable upgrade from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2014.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDerby Road, Nottingham, Erewash, NG10 4WT
HeadteacherDerek Hobbs
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils1,229
Free School Meals (FSM)29.1%
School Capacity1,229 / 1,268 (97% full)
Sixth FormYes

The full report on this school

The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
See an example
One-off paymentNo subscriptionStripe checkout

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 May 2023
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (11 May 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 20 Dec 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
ICT SuiteDining HallArt StudiosSwimming PoolSports HallTennis CourtsSixth Form CentrePlaying FieldsGymnasiumScience LabsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

NetballFootballRowingAthleticsBadmintonCricket

Clubs & Activities

Duke of EdinburghGardeningModel United NationsDebateScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

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

Was this page helpful?

Frequently Asked Questions About Wilsthorpe School

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