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West Park School, Derby
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West Park School

West Road, Spondon, Derby, DE21 7BT

A Good-rated secondary school in Derby.

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Pupils
1,463
Ages
11-16
FSM
24.2%
Attainment 8
48.6
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2016

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
48.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
20.3%
Basics 9-5
51.2%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
55.0%
EBacc APS
4.34
EBacc 9-5
25.1%
EBacc 9-4
39.2%
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About West Park School

West Park School is a secondary school in Derby, Derby. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2016 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 158 responses), 80% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.6. The school has around 1,463 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: West Road, Derby, DE21 7BT | More schools in Derby

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for West Park School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Mar 2020 — School remains Good
  3. Apr 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about West Park School

What is West Park School's Ofsted rating?
West Park School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.
What do parents say about West Park School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 158 responses): 80% of parents would recommend West Park School.
What are West Park School's latest exam results?
West Park School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is West Park School located?
West Park School is a secondary school in Derby, Derby (DE21 7BT).
How many pupils attend West Park School?
West Park School has around 1,463 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare West Park School with other schools?
View West Park School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Derby.