The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 32.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- 62% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
32.4
11.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
23%
18.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
10%
Source: 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
73%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
68%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
18%
Based on 152 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 29 days per year on average — over a month of school.
41% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
10% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 89 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 864
- Capacity
- 72%
- FSM
- 62.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Derby
- Trust
- ARCHWAY LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Miss Gemma Tyers
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Brackens Lane, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0AN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLandau Forte Academy Moorhead
Primary · Very close
Allenton Primary School
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Secondary · 739m away
Wyndham Spencer Academy
Primary · 821m away
Oakwood Junior School
Primary · 909m away
Oakwood Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 988m away
Shelton Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Alvaston Moor Academy a selective school?
No. Alvaston Moor Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Alvaston Moor Academy's Ofsted rating?
Alvaston Moor Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Alvaston Moor Academy?
Alvaston Moor Academy currently has 864 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Alvaston Moor Academy take?
Alvaston Moor Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Alvaston Moor Academy?
Alvaston Moor Academy is in Derby, DE24 0AN, in the Derby local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Alvaston Moor Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Alvaston Moor Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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