The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.2
5.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
50%
8.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
23%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.06
Band 3Source: 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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 283 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 140 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,815
- FSM
- 19.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derby
- Trust
- TAPESTRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Scott Garrity
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Swarkestone Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 5UB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChellaston Junior School
Primary · 528m away
Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy
Primary · 546m away
Chellaston Infant School
Primary · 570m away
Homefields Primary School
Primary · 603m away
Shelton Infant School
Primary · 1.8km away
Shelton Junior School
Primary · 1.8km away
St Martins School
Special school · 1.9km away
Noel-Baker Academy
Secondary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Chellaston Academy's Ofsted rating?
Chellaston Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chellaston Academy?
Chellaston Academy currently has 1,815 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chellaston Academy take?
Chellaston Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Chellaston Academy?
Chellaston Academy is in Derby, DE73 5UB, in the Derby local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chellaston Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Chellaston Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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