The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.3
1.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
37%
4.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
26%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.05
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
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 228 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% 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 141 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,507
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 30.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Derby
- Trust
- ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Hazel Boyce (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2015 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
September 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Duffield Road, Darley Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 1JD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSaint Benedict Catholic School and Performing Arts College
Secondary · Very close
Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School
Primary · 430m away
Include - St Matthews
Independent · 477m away
Lawn Primary School
Primary · 626m away
Old Vicarage School
Independent · 637m away
Bridge Street School
Academy · 1.1km away
Markeaton Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy a selective school?
No. Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?
Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy currently has 1,507 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy take?
Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?
Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is in Derby, DE22 1JD, in the Derby local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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