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City of Derby Academy
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite and respectful to each other and adults
Academic Progress: The curriculum has improved but still requires improvement
Communication: High-quality pastoral support; staff always available
Parent Satisfaction: Vast majority of pupils are happy
Actions for Quality Improvement: Curriculum strengthened, behaviour is now good
Managing Bullying and Safety: Leaders deal with bullying quickly
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe, relationships between staff and pupils are strong
Extracurricular Offerings: Range of activities like football, netball, choir, and drama
Career Counselling Services: Strong careers programme
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND well supported to learn the curriculum
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City of Derby Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 955 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 19% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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May I take this opportunity to welcome you to The City of Derby Academy. I am delighted, and very proud, to be the Headteacher. Our educational philosophy is to provide all students with an engaging and enjoyable learning experience which will develop both academic and personal success.
Your child is at the heart of everything we do and the school's vision is nurtured through the principles of Question, Explore, Give and Succeed.
Question Question who you are and who you want to be; Question, then listens to the response; Question your actions and your understanding
Explore Explore every opportunity and new ways to do things; Explore others' values, beliefs and the world around them;
Give Give 100% every time; Give equal respect to all and find time to help others;
Succeed Succeed as part of a team; Succeed in everything you do even if at first you fail; Succeed with good spirit and humility;
At the City of Derby Academy, we believe that academic outcomes are important and our expectation is that we will achieve national progress standards. However, we do not measure the success of our students by their examination results alone. We continually strive to develop skills such as self-confidence, self-belief and self-esteem so students are equipped to be successful in their next stages of life.
We believe that when the school, parents/carers, and students share high expectations every child will achieve great things. This includes having an excellent attitude centred on respect, high standards of appearance, good manners, full attendance and punctuality.
We believe that the City of Derby Academy is a vibrant and successful school where all students thrive through shared values of pride and family. We are proud to members of QEGSMAT and more information on the Trust can be found at www.qegsmat.com.
If you would any further information please do not hesitate to contact us.
I look forward to welcoming you to the City of Derby Academy
Mr P Smith
Headteacher
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May I take this opportunity to welcome you to The City of Derby Academy. I am delighted, and very proud, to be the Headteacher. Our educational philosophy is to provide all students with an engaging and enjoyable learning experience which will develop both academic and personal success.
Your child is at the heart of everything we do and the school's vision is nurtured through the principles of Question, Explore, Give and Succeed.
Question Question who you are and who you want to be; Question, then listens to the response; Question your actions and your understanding
Explore Explore every opportunity and new ways to do things; Explore others' values, beliefs and the world around them;
Give Give 100% every time; Give equal respect to all and find time to help others;
Succeed Succeed as part of a team; Succeed in everything you do even if at first you fail; Succeed with good spirit and humility;
At the City of Derby Academy, we believe that academic outcomes are important and our expectation is that we will achieve national progress standards. However, we do not measure the success of our students by their examination results alone. We continually strive to develop skills such as self-confidence, self-belief and self-esteem so students are equipped to be successful in their next stages of life.
We believe that when the school, parents/carers, and students share high expectations every child will achieve great things. This includes having an excellent attitude centred on respect, high standards of appearance, good manners, full attendance and punctuality.
We believe that the City of Derby Academy is a vibrant and successful school where all students thrive through shared values of pride and family. We are proud to members of QEGSMAT and more information on the Trust can be found at www.qegsmat.com.
If you would any further information please do not hesitate to contact us.
I look forward to welcoming you to the City of Derby Academy
Mr P Smith
Headteacher
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.1 | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 19% | 48% | 21% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| 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 | -0.80 | 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 | 30.1 | 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 | 19% | 29.27% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 35% | 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 | 6% | 22.92% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 9.58% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% | 14% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.50 | 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 | 83% | 86.39% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 202 | 145 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 73% | 78.11% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 61% | 42.39% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 12% | 19.22% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.67% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.83% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.89% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 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 | -0.32 | 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 | 36.6 | 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 | 23% | 32.77% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% | 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 | 5% | 11.62% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 15.46% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.18 | 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 | 86% | 89.06% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 173 | 140 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 75% | 82.44% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 65% | 42% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 9% | 19.78% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 2.22% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 18.44% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.44% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 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.
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 | -0.51 | 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 | 33.1 | 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 | 17% | 33.89% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% 7 | 49.42% | 43.41% |
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 | 60% | 25.47% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 3 | 10.42% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% 2 | 15.26% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.1 | 3.1 | 2.88 |
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 | - | 89.8% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 162 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 78.4% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 40.7% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 29.8% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.4% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.3% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 6.7% | 2.75% |
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 | -0.63 | 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 | 31.2 | 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 | 17% | 32.53% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% | 48% | 42.62% |
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 | 48% | 25.47% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 10.82% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 15.29% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.83 | 3 | 2.84 |
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 | - | 89.89% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 158 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 69.89% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 38.11% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 29.22% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.78% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.33% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.67% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.56% | 2.05% |
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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 29.19% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 40.31% | 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 | - | 13.13% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 7.88% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 8.75% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
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 | - | 80.44% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 162 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 69.44% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 41.44% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 30.44% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.44% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.67% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.22% | 2.45% |
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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
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at City of Derby Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
