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Derby Cathedral School

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Derby Cathedral School

Great Northern Road, Derby, DE1 1LR

Free schools
Church of England
Pupils
1,145
Ages
11-19
FSM
52.2%
Attainment 8
41.4
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
41.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
11.8%
Basics 9-5
35.4%

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
57.3%
EBacc APS
3.80
EBacc 9-5
9.6%
EBacc 9-4
18.5%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
29.13
A*-A Grades
11.9%
A*-B Grades
36.1%
AAB+ %
14.3%
Based on 92 students entered

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About Derby Cathedral School

Derby Cathedral School is a secondary school in Derby, Derby. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.4. The school has around 1,145 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Great Northern Road, Derby, DE1 1LR | More schools in Derby

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jan 2023 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Derby Cathedral School

What is Derby Cathedral School's Ofsted rating?
Derby Cathedral School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Derby Cathedral School's latest exam results?
Derby Cathedral School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Derby Cathedral School located?
Derby Cathedral School is a secondary school in Derby, Derby (DE1 1LR).
How many pupils attend Derby Cathedral School?
Derby Cathedral School has around 1,145 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Derby Cathedral School with other schools?
View Derby Cathedral 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.