The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 33.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
33.8
10.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
25%
16.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
10%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.76
Band 1Source: 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
71%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
67%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
15%
Based on 168 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 162 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,440
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 43.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Derby
- Trust
- Bemrose Educational Trust
- Head
- Mr Neil Wilkinson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2015 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2013 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Inspection
October 2004 | Inspection
Location
Uttoxeter New Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3HU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 617m away
Firs Primary School
Primary · 793m away
Becket Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Stonehill Nursery School
Nursery · 1.2km away
Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Wren Park Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Clare's School
Academy · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Bemrose School a selective school?
No. The Bemrose School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Bemrose School's Ofsted rating?
The Bemrose School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Bemrose School?
The Bemrose School currently has 1,440 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Bemrose School take?
The Bemrose School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is The Bemrose School?
The Bemrose School is in Derby, DE22 3HU, in the Derby local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Bemrose School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Bemrose School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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