The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.5
3.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
3.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
8%
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
73%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 187 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 90 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
- 972
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 45.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Simon Leach (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
15 official reports linked on this page, including 14 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
April 2023 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2021 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Location
King George Avenue, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5HS
Town setting
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Granby Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Field House Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Kensington Junior Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Ladywood Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy a selective school?
No. Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy?
Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy currently has 972 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy take?
Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy?
Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy is in Ilkeston, DE7 5HS, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy have a sixth form?
No, Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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