The Bemrose School
URN: 112951 • Derby DE22 3HU
Overview
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- All-through
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Neil Wilkinson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01332366711
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Uttoxeter New Road, Derby DE22 3HU
Summary
The Bemrose School is an all-through foundation school located approximately one mile west of Derby City Centre, accommodating students aged 3 to 19. With a current enrolment of 1,440 pupils, the school has a capacity of 1,400 and serves a diverse community, with 43.7% of students eligible for free school meals. The school is committed to fostering a positive learning environment underpinned by values of ambition, hard work, fairness, and mutual respect.
The curriculum at Bemrose is designed to support effective learning and personal development, with a focus on high-quality teaching. The school has seen improvements in examination results, particularly in Maths and English, and maintains high standards for both students and staff. The sixth form is noted for its supportive atmosphere, with all students applying to university last year receiving offers from their first-choice institutions.
Bemrose School actively engages with the community and welcomes collaborations with various organisations to enhance educational experiences. The school prides itself on being a welcoming environment, promoting positive relationships between staff and pupils, and providing tailored support to meet the needs of all learners.
The curriculum at Bemrose is designed to support effective learning and personal development, with a focus on high-quality teaching. The school has seen improvements in examination results, particularly in Maths and English, and maintains high standards for both students and staff. The sixth form is noted for its supportive atmosphere, with all students applying to university last year receiving offers from their first-choice institutions.
Bemrose School actively engages with the community and welcomes collaborations with various organisations to enhance educational experiences. The school prides itself on being a welcoming environment, promoting positive relationships between staff and pupils, and providing tailored support to meet the needs of all learners.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Alumni (calendar)
- HMS Ambush (calendar)
- Book of Remembrance (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Latest News (calendar)
- Newsletter Archive (calendar)
- Term Dates (calendar)
- Upcoming Events (calendar)
Key details
- LA
- Derby
- Age range
- 3 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Bemrose Educational Trust
- Capacity
- 1400
- Pupils
- 1440
- Boys
- 714
- Girls
- 726
- FSM %
- 43.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-07-14 | 1440 | 714 | 726 | 1400 | 43.70 |
2024-09-11 | 1416 | 723 | 693 | 1400 | 41.40 |
2023-09-11 | 1293 | 673 | 620 | 1400 | 40.10 |
2022-09-11 | 1293 | 673 | 620 | 1400 | 40.10 |
2021-09-11 | 1219 | 667 | 552 | 1400 | 35.90 |
2020-09-11 | 1115 | 606 | 509 | 1000 | 28.30 |
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