The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.7
8.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
58%
16.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
75%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.04
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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 294 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 149 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,822
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Derby
- Head
- Mrs Laura Johnson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
May 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Curriculum and development visit
October 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Pastures Hill, Littleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 4BZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDerby Grammar School
Independent · 555m away
Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy
Primary · 731m away
Derby High School
Independent · 810m away
Derby Moor Spencer Academy
Secondary · 871m away
Ivy House School
Special school · 871m away
Ivy House School
Academy · 871m away
Griffe Field Primary School
Primary · 880m away
Wren Park Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Littleover Community School a selective school?
No. Littleover Community School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Littleover Community School's Ofsted rating?
Littleover Community School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Littleover Community School?
Littleover Community School currently has 1,822 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Littleover Community School take?
Littleover Community School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Littleover Community School?
Littleover Community School is in Derby, DE23 4BZ, in the Derby local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Littleover Community School have a sixth form?
Yes, Littleover Community School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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