The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 87% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 34.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
34.8
9.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
26%
15.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
9%
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
76%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
72%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
18%
Based on 181 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
33% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 94 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 913
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 54.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derby
- Trust
- TAPESTRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr A Harding
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Farmhouse Road, Sinfin, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 3AR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAsh Croft Primary Academy
Primary · Very close
Stenson Fields Primary Community School
Primary · 471m away
Redwood Primary School
Primary · 616m away
Grampian Primary Academy
Primary · 901m away
Cottons Farm Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 2.3km away
Akaal Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Griffe Field Primary School
Primary · 2.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is City of Derby Academy's Ofsted rating?
City of Derby Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend City of Derby Academy?
City of Derby Academy currently has 913 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does City of Derby Academy take?
City of Derby Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is City of Derby Academy?
City of Derby Academy is in Derby, DE24 3AR, in the Derby local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does City of Derby Academy have a sixth form?
No, City of Derby Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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