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City of Derby Academy

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City of Derby Academy

Farmhouse Road, Sinfin, Derby, DE24 3AR

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
913
Ages
11-16
FSM
54.5%
Attainment 8
34.8
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Mar 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
34.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
11.6%
Basics 9-5
25.7%

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
9.4%
EBacc APS
2.91
EBacc 9-5
0.5%
EBacc 9-4
4.7%
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About City of Derby Academy

City of Derby Academy is a secondary school in Derby, Derby. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 34.8. The school has around 913 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Farmhouse Road, Derby, DE24 3AR | More schools in Derby

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for City of Derby Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2024 — Requires improvement
  2. Mar 2022 — Requires improvement
  3. Nov 2016 — Inadequate (predecessor: City of Derby Academy)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about City of Derby Academy

What is City of Derby Academy's Ofsted rating?
City of Derby Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are City of Derby Academy's latest exam results?
City of Derby Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 34.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is City of Derby Academy located?
City of Derby Academy is a secondary school in Derby, Derby (DE24 3AR).
How many pupils attend City of Derby Academy?
City of Derby Academy has around 913 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare City of Derby Academy with other schools?
View City of Derby Academy'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.