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Castle Donington College

Castle Donington College, Derby
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Castle Donington College

Mount Pleasant, Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2LN

A Good-rated secondary school in Derby.

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Pupils
684
Ages
11-16
FSM
18.9%
Attainment 8
48.1
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2019

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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%

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
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. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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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. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
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?
View Castle Donington College'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 Leicestershire.