The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.2
4.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
55%
13.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
31%
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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 124 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 684
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- EAST MIDLANDS EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Victoria Beeby (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
January 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
October 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Mount Pleasant, Castle Donington, Derby, Derbyshire, DE74 2LN
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Castle Donington College's Ofsted rating?
Castle Donington College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Castle Donington College?
Castle Donington College currently has 684 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Castle Donington College take?
Castle Donington College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Castle Donington College?
Castle Donington College is in Derby, DE74 2LN, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Castle Donington College have a sixth form?
No, Castle Donington College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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