The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.6
2.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
33%
8.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
17%
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
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
69%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
14%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 204 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 110 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,101
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 35.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derby
- Trust
- ARCHWAY LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Clare Watson
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Morley Road, Chaddesden, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 4QX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLees Brook Community Sports College
Secondary · Very close
Lees Brook Community School
Secondary · Very close
Cavendish Close Junior Academy
Primary · 341m away
Cavendish Close Infant School
Primary · 460m away
St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Cherry Tree Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Springfield Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
West Park School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lees Brook Academy's Ofsted rating?
Lees Brook Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lees Brook Academy?
Lees Brook Academy currently has 1,101 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lees Brook Academy take?
Lees Brook Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Lees Brook Academy?
Lees Brook Academy is in Derby, DE21 4QX, in the Derby local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lees Brook Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Lees Brook Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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