City of Derby Academy

A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in Derby. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for City of Derby Academy.

Derby, DE243AR Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

44

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
41.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.56
English & Maths grade 4+ %
42.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 38.1%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
19 March 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
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
Farmhouse Road
Sinfin
Derby, DE243AR
Phone
1332270450
Website
cityofderbyacademy.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145132
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Farmhouse Road, Sinfin, Derby, DE24 3AR
Website
www.cityofderbyacademy.org
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
TAPESTRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
1050 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
955
Free School Meals
53.5% (511 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.4% (23 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.4%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
38.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
32.3
Ebacc Attainment 8:
9.3
English Attainment 8:
7.5
Maths Attainment 8:
6.4
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
9.1
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
9.3
Ebacc English:
91.7%
Ebacc Entry:
2.4%
Ebacc Humanities:
62.5%
Ebacc Languages:
25.6%
Ebacc Maths:
98.2%
Ebacc Sciences:
91.1%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.56
Progress 8 Range:
-0.79 to -0.32

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
159
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
955 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Respectful Responsible Ready to Achieve"

QUESTION EXPLORE GIVE SUCCEED Respectful Responsible Ready to Achieve

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mr Adrian Harding welcomes you to City of Derby Academy, emphasising engaging and enjoyable learning, a balanced curriculum, high expectations, respect, good attendance and punctuality, and preparation for life in modern Britain.

Facilities

Sports hall Gymnasium Main hall Multi use games area (MUGA) Artificial turf pitch

Curriculum Highlights

A Broad and Balanced Curriculum with a clear progression framework Core subjects include English Language and English Literature, Mathematics, and Science (Combined Science) Ebacc subjects encouraged (German, French, History or Geography) Compulsory PSHE & RSE; Year 10-11 delivery with no final exam; modules include Living in the Wider World, Careers, Relationships & Health & Wellbeing IGCSE English as an Additional Language (Cambridge International) option ART & Design pathways (Fine Art, Photography, Fashion & Textile Design) with portfolio and external tasks

SEND Provision

The SEND team helps students who need extra support. All students with SEND are treated equally and with respect. Following the government SEND Code of Practice, the school aims to identify SEND early and provide targeted interventions using the 'assess, plan, do, review' model. The Extended Learning Department offers interventions such as Soft Start Classes, Sensory Room, Excel, Our Space, Reading Fluency, ELSA, and a range of other supports to help learners access the curriculum.

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