Allestree Woodlands School

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

Derby, DE222LW Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
49.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.21
English & Maths grade 4+ %
57.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 66.5%
Continue in education or training
53.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 59.0%
Sustained employment
59.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 29.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
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
23 April 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
Blenheim Drive
Allestree
Derby, DE222LW
Phone
1332551921
Website
woodlands.derby.sch.uk/

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137911
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Blenheim Drive, Allestree, Derby, DE22 2LW
Website
http://woodlands.derby.sch.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE TWO COUNTIES TRUST
Capacity
1300 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,414
Free School Meals
21.2% (300 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.5% (64 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
46.8
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.1
English Attainment 8:
9.7
Maths Attainment 8:
9.3
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.8
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.1
Ebacc English:
99.2%
Ebacc Entry:
14.6%
Ebacc Humanities:
97.1%
Ebacc Languages:
17.6%
Ebacc Maths:
99.2%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.3%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.21
Progress 8 Range:
-0.39 to -0.02
University Progression:
58.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
59.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
29.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
7.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
4.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
58%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
91 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
7.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
66.5 (+14.5 vs average)
Attainment 8:
46.8 (+7.3 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
88 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
177
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,414 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Physical Education/Sports Studies (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(13 students)
Religious Studies (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(9 students)
Geography (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(41 students)
Environmental Science (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(19 students)

Strong performance in 4 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Courage Optimism Regard Endeavour

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher emphasizes warm, safe, and supportive environment; aims for the best achievements for every student; encourages aspiration, hard work, and belief in themselves.

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum for ages 11-16 (years 7-11). Wide range of subjects and strong post-16 (Sixth Form) offer. Knowledge-rich curriculum underpinning CORE values.

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