The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (111% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
55.4
11.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
65%
23.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
76%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.01
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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 165 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 121 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,247
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 28.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Derby
- Trust
- LANDAU FORTE CHARITABLE TRUST
- Head
- Ms Alison Brannick (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Fox Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2LF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCastle School
Academy · Very close
Central Community Nursery School
Nursery · 821m away
Aurora Ryefields School
Independent · 861m away
Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited
Independent · 911m away
Derwent Primary School
Primary · 984m away
Castleward Spencer Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Whitecross Nursery School
Nursery · 1.2km away
Becket Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Landau Forte College a selective school?
No. Landau Forte College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Landau Forte College's Ofsted rating?
Landau Forte College was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Landau Forte College?
Landau Forte College currently has 1,247 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Landau Forte College take?
Landau Forte College caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Landau Forte College?
Landau Forte College is in Derby, DE1 2LF, in the Derby local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Landau Forte College have a sixth form?
Yes, Landau Forte College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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