The short version
Average GCSE results. 76% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.1
1.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
3.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.74
Band 5Source: 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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
63%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
27%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 41 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
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- University technical college
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 13–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 458
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 32.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derby
- Trust
- THE SHEFFIELD UTC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Lee Kirkwood
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Locomotive Way, Derby, DE24 8PU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDerby College
16 plus · 365m away
Zaytouna Primary School
Primary · 435m away
Derby Pride Academy
Free school · 662m away
Castleward Spencer Academy
Primary · 667m away
Rosehill Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 739m away
St James' Church of England Aided Junior School
Primary · 750m away
St James' Church of England Aided Infant School
Primary · 947m away
Lakeside Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is UTC Derby Pride Park's Ofsted rating?
UTC Derby Pride Park was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend UTC Derby Pride Park?
UTC Derby Pride Park currently has 458 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does UTC Derby Pride Park take?
UTC Derby Pride Park caters for pupils aged 13 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is UTC Derby Pride Park?
UTC Derby Pride Park is in Derby, DE24 8PU, in the Derby local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does UTC Derby Pride Park have a sixth form?
Yes, UTC Derby Pride Park has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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