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Alvaston Moor Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Alvaston Moor Academy
- Secondary
- Derby DE24 0AN
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils who attend school regularly achieve well by the end of key stage 4.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Some lessons are disrupted by instances of poor behaviour.
Qualifications and Training: Leaders have received strong support and investment from the trust for staff鈥檚 professional development.
Current Educational Practices: The school has recently raised expectations about how staff check pupils鈥� understanding.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers have secure subject knowledge but do not consistently realise expectations in the classroom.
Opportunities for Involvement: The school is strengthening its engagement with parents and carers.
Communication: Staff receive the right amount of information to help meet these pupils鈥� needs.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are working with determination to improve all aspects of the school.
Actions for Quality Improvement: A comprehensive review of the curriculum has taken place.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school provides high-quality pastoral care for pupils who need extra support.
Extracurricular Offerings: Information about specific extracurricular activities is not detailed.
Career Counselling Services: The school meets the provider access legislation for technical education and apprenticeships.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Most pupils are well-prepared for their next steps.
Managing and Supporting SEND: The academic support for pupils with SEND is inconsistent.
Subjects Offered: Subject leaders have identified the knowledge and skills pupils are expected to learn and when. English and mathematics are at a more advanced stage.
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About Us
Alvaston Moor Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 880 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 15% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-18 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.7 | - | 7.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 15% | 98% | 4% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.96 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 27.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 15% | 29.27% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% | 43.96% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 23% | 22.92% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 9.58% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 14% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.38 | 2.7 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 86.39% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 145 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 78.11% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 42.39% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 19.22% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.67% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.83% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.89% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.22% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.1 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 28.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 15% | 32.77% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% | 47% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 11% | 24.88% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 11.62% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 15.46% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.45 | 2.97 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 89.06% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 140 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.44% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 42% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 19.78% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.22% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 18.44% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.44% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.06% | 2.13% |
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Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Alvaston Moor Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1