The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 34.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
34.7
9.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
21%
20.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
27%
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
79%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
70%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
12%
Based on 131 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 76 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
- 704
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 54.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Derby
- Trust
- L.E.A.D. ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Jayne Scattergood (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
St Andrew's View, Breadsall, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 4ET
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBreadsall Hill Top Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Andrew's School
Special school · 312m away
St Andrew's Academy
Academy · 312m away
Roe Farm Primary School
Primary · 490m away
St Giles' Spencer Academy
Academy · 893m away
Beaufort Primary School
Primary · 986m away
KS4 Support Centre
Pupil referral unit · 1.3km away
Tuition Services Co Brookside School
Miscellaneous · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Da Vinci Academy a selective school?
No. Da Vinci Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Da Vinci Academy's Ofsted rating?
Da Vinci Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Da Vinci Academy?
Da Vinci Academy currently has 704 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Da Vinci Academy take?
Da Vinci Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Da Vinci Academy?
Da Vinci Academy is in Derby, DE21 4ET, in the Derby local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Da Vinci Academy have a sixth form?
No, Da Vinci Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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