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Da Vinci Academy
- Secondary
- Derby DE21 4ET
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: The curriculum enables pupils to achieve qualifications to take appropriate next steps.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are keen to meet high expectations, behave well in lessons and around school.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have good subject knowledge and adapt teaching to fill gaps in pupils' knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers continually assess what pupils know and adapt their teaching accordingly.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers do not always identify misconceptions; plans to review feedback approach.
Communication: The school communicates effectively with parents through various means.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' responses indicate positive satisfaction with the school.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can provide feedback via Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders take pupils' concerns seriously and deal with issues promptly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders promote improvement by enhancing curriculum plans and supporting staff.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Safeguarding arrangements are prioritized; leaders ensure staff report any concerns.
Actions for Quality Improvement: High-quality training for staff, new reporting system implemented.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is quickly addressed and concerns are taken seriously.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff manage behaviour well; high-quality pastoral support provided.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel happy and safe. Bullying is rare and staff address it promptly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong safeguarding culture; pupils know how to seek help.
Extracurricular Offerings: Lunchtime and after-school activities including sports, archery, gardening.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils are encouraged to develop leadership skills through activities like the Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 Award.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive impartial careers advice and guidance.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND are well supported in lessons and study the same content as others.
Subjects Offered: Pupils follow the national curriculum and select courses based on interests and needs.
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About Us
Da Vinci Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 711 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 18% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to our website. I feel privileged to have been appointed Headteacher of Da Vinci Academy and I am completely committed to the achievement of successful outcomes for each and every one of our students. We are part of the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust and together we have a strong and clear vision - to be the best that we can be and to deliver outstanding education to young people. This is what we all firmly believe in and strive to achieve at all times. We have the highest expectations of professional standards in our staff and excellent conduct by our students which lead to students having the right to learn and staff having the right to teach. We are proud of our traditional approach to uniform, homework and behaviour standards. Through exceptional teaching, outstanding leadership and the highest quality pastoral care, we want our students to feel safe, to feel supported and to realise their potential. In this way, we therefore prepare our students for entrance to higher education, high quality employment and future careers of their choice. I work with a great team of students, staff, parents and governors who expect the very best from our school. We want everyone to be proud to be a part of Da Vinci Academy and in turn our wider community to be proud of us.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.3 | - | 22.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 18% | 98% | 33% |
| 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 | -0.57 | 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 | 36.4 | 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 | 18% | 29.27% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 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 | 21% | 22.92% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 9.58% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 14% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.96 | 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 | 87% | 86.39% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 133 | 145 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 66% | 78.11% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 51% | 42.39% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 19.22% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 2.67% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.83% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 13% | 3.89% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 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 | -0.55 | 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 | 38 | 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 | 25% | 32.77% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 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 | 14% | 24.88% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 11.62% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 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 | 89% | 89.06% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 114 | 140 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 82.44% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 64% | 42% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 13% | 19.78% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 2.22% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 18.44% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.44% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4.06% | 2.13% |
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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.
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 | -0.66 | 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 | 37.2 | 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 | 22% | 33.89% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 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 | 10% | 25.47% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 1 | 10.42% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% 3 | 15.26% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.13 | 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 | -1.02 | 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 | 35.3 | 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 | 22% | 32.53% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 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 | 12% | 25.47% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 10.82% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% | 15.29% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3 | 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 Da Vinci Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1