The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 36.3 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
36.3
7.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
30%
12.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
34%
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
84%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
75%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
12%
Based on 205 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 22 days per year on average — over a month of school.
32% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 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
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,243
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 42.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derby
- Trust
- L.E.A.D. ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Paul Greenough (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bracknell Drive, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0BR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Martins School
Special school · Very close
Oak Grange Primary School
Primary · 682m away
Alvaston Moor Academy
Secondary · 739m away
Landau Forte Academy Moorhead
Primary · 807m away
Oakwood Junior School
Primary · 888m away
Shelton Infant School
Primary · 894m away
Shelton Junior School
Primary · 894m away
Oakwood Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 994m away
Questions parents ask
What is Noel-Baker Academy's Ofsted rating?
Noel-Baker Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Noel-Baker Academy?
Noel-Baker Academy currently has 1,243 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Noel-Baker Academy take?
Noel-Baker Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Noel-Baker Academy?
Noel-Baker Academy is in Derby, DE24 0BR, in the Derby local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Noel-Baker Academy have a sixth form?
No, Noel-Baker Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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