Derby Cathedral School

A good free schools school in Derby. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Derby Cathedral School.

Derby, DE11LR Ofsted: Good Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for Continue in education or training, Sustained employment

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
39.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: -0.69
English & Maths grade 4+ %
52.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 56.2%
Continue in education or training
Not published
Raw: No data published
Sustained employment
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
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
17 January 2023
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
Great Northern Road
Derby, DE11LR
Phone
1332325710
Website
derbycathedralschool.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143734
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Great Northern Road, Derby, DE1 1LR
Website
www.derbycathedralschool.org.uk
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1260 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Derby
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,006
Free School Meals
48.0% (483 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.1% (21 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
40.5
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.9
English Attainment 8:
8.6
Maths Attainment 8:
8.4
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
11.5
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.9
Ebacc English:
96.6%
Ebacc Entry:
24.2%
Ebacc Humanities:
78.7%
Ebacc Languages:
44.9%
Ebacc Maths:
97.8%
Ebacc Sciences:
92.7%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.69
Progress 8 Range:
-0.91 to -0.47

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
56 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
112
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,006 pupils
11-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life." Psalm 143:8"

FAITH Values; Christian Distinctiveness; Collective Worship; Religious Education

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mr A. Brown welcomes visitors to Derby Cathedral School. He describes the school as a vibrant, values-led community with high expectations and a belief that every student can achieve remarkable success. He emphasises FAITH values, aims for students to flourish academically, personally and spiritually, and invites families to explore the school and contact staff for support.

Admissions Criteria

Derby City Council handles admissions; Published Admission Number (PAN) is 180 per year group from Year 7 to Year 11. The deadline to apply for a place in Year 7 is 31 October in the previous year. Admissions are handled online or by telephone through Derby City Council. In-Year admissions use the application form, and a Supplementary Admission Form must be completed to support consideration. The school may admit current Year 11 applicants to the Sixth Form if they meet the specified academic criteria. Appeals are handled according to the School Admissions Code. External Year 12 admissions are subject to the school’s admission policy and PAN. For further information or to apply, contact the school or DDAT Admissions Team.

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