The short version
Average GCSE results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.6
3.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
33%
8.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
43%
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
83%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
75%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 218 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 103 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,210
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 32.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Derby
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Caley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Murray Road, Mickleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 9LL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRavensdale Junior School
Primary · 499m away
Ravensdale Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 546m away
Maple View School
Independent · 839m away
St Clare's School
Academy · 859m away
Hackwood Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Wren Park Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Brackensdale Spencer Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Reigate Park Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Murray Park Community School a selective school?
No. Murray Park Community School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Murray Park Community School's Ofsted rating?
Murray Park Community School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Murray Park Community School?
Murray Park Community School currently has 1,210 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Murray Park Community School take?
Murray Park Community School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Murray Park Community School?
Murray Park Community School is in Derby, DE3 9LL, in the Derby local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Murray Park Community School have a sixth form?
No, Murray Park Community School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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