West Park School

A good academy converter school in Derby. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for West Park School.

Derby, DE217BT Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
52.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.09
English & Maths grade 4+ %
59.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 70.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
26 April 2016
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
West Road
Spondon
Derby, DE217BT
Phone
1332662337
Website
westpark.derby.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136634
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
West Road, Spondon, Derby, DE21 7BT
Website
http://www.westpark.derby.sch.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WEST PARK SCHOOL
Capacity
1390 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,464
Free School Meals
21.5% (315 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.6% (53 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
28.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
46.5
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.2
English Attainment 8:
9.7
Maths Attainment 8:
9.3
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.4
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.2
Ebacc English:
96.2%
Ebacc Entry:
34.8%
Ebacc Humanities:
93.9%
Ebacc Languages:
53.9%
Ebacc Maths:
97.6%
Ebacc Sciences:
94.2%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.09
Progress 8 Range:
-0.26 to 0.07

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
70.0 (+18.0 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
34.8 (+15.4 vs average)
Attainment 8:
46.5 (+7.0 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
41 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
244
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,464 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"A caring school where we put pupils and their achievement first."

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Scott McGregor describing West Park as a thriving, caring community focused on pupil achievement and safeguarding.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Homework Club Year 9-11 Boys Basketball Year 7 Boys Basketball Year 9 Boys Football All Years Boys & Girls Hockey Year 7 Girls Netball Year 8-11 Girls Netball Year 8-11 Girls Basketball All Years Girls Football Year 7 Boys Football Rock Band

Sports

Basketball Netball Football Hockey

Facilities

P-Block W-Block E-Block S-Block T-Block Hall Music Block Art Block Library Reception Medical Room Canteen Sports Hall Astroturf Outdoor Sports

Curriculum Highlights

Mathematics Curriculum English Curriculum Geography Curriculum Languages Curriculum ICT Curriculum Creative Media Curriculum Drama Curriculum Music Curriculum PE Curriculum History Curriculum Religious Studies Curriculum Art Curriculum D&T & Food Tech Curriculum GCSE Design & Technology GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition Personal Development Curriculum

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

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