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Castle Donington College

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Castle Donington College

Mount Pleasant, Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2LN

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jan 2019

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

48.1school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
48.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
22.0%
Basics 9-5
54.8%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

48.1

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2344.146.4
2023/2442.446.4
2024/2548.146.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.170.00
2023/24-0.270.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
31.0%
EBacc APS
4.16
EBacc 9-5
15.1%
EBacc 9-4
17.5%
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About Castle Donington College

Castle Donington College is a secondary school in Derby, Leicestershire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.1. The school has around 684 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Mount Pleasant, Derby, DE74 2LN | More schools in Leicestershire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Castle Donington College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2024 — School remains Good
  2. Jan 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Castle Donington College

What is Castle Donington College's Ofsted rating?
Castle Donington College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What are Castle Donington College's latest exam results?
Castle Donington College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.1. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Castle Donington College located?
Castle Donington College is a secondary school in Derby, Leicestershire (DE74 2LN).
How many pupils attend Castle Donington College?
Castle Donington College has around 684 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Castle Donington College with other schools?
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