The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.5
2.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
6.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
57%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.03
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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 167 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 86 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,145
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 52.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derby
- Trust
- DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Andy Brown
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Great Northern Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 1LR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmJasmine Hall School
Independent · 436m away
Ashgate Primary School
Primary · 532m away
Becket Primary School
Primary · 632m away
The Bemrose School
All-through · Grammar · 821m away
Holly House
Independent · 888m away
Firs Primary School
Primary · 943m away
Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.0km away
Stonehill Nursery School
Nursery · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Derby Cathedral School's Ofsted rating?
Derby Cathedral School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Derby Cathedral School?
Derby Cathedral School currently has 1,145 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Derby Cathedral School take?
Derby Cathedral School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Derby Cathedral School?
Derby Cathedral School is in Derby, DE1 1LR, in the Derby local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Derby Cathedral School have a sixth form?
Yes, Derby Cathedral School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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