The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.5
2.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
40%
1.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
15%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.15
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 212 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 117 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,400
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 20.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Derby
- Trust
- THE TWO COUNTIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Gemma Penny (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
August 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Curriculum and development visit
March 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Location
Blenheim Drive, Allestree, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 2LW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWoodlands School
Secondary · Very close
Portway Junior School
Primary · 500m away
Portway Infant School
Primary · 508m away
The Curzon CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Lawn Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Saint Benedict Catholic School and Performing Arts College
Secondary · 1.5km away
Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Old Vicarage School
Independent · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Allestree Woodlands School a selective school?
No. Allestree Woodlands School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Allestree Woodlands School's Ofsted rating?
Allestree Woodlands School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Allestree Woodlands School?
Allestree Woodlands School currently has 1,400 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Allestree Woodlands School take?
Allestree Woodlands School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Allestree Woodlands School?
Allestree Woodlands School is in Derby, DE22 2LW, in the Derby local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Allestree Woodlands School have a sixth form?
Yes, Allestree Woodlands School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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