Chellaston Academy
URN: 136360 • Derby DE73 5UB
Overview
- Name
- Chellaston Academy
- URN
- 136360
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Serious Weaknesses
- Ranking score
- 46.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ryan Metters (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Swarkestone Road, Derby DE73 5UB
Summary
Chellaston Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Derby, with a current enrolment of 1,726 students and a capacity of 1,650. The school emphasizes a holistic educational approach, aiming to develop both academic and personal success. The ethos is built around the principles of Integrity, Care, and Excellence, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to question, explore, give, and succeed.
The curriculum at Chellaston Academy is designed to be balanced and engaging, ensuring that students not only achieve national progress standards but also develop essential life skills such as self-confidence and resilience. The school promotes high expectations regarding attendance, punctuality, and respect, creating a supportive community where individual talents are recognized and nurtured.
Chellaston Academy values the partnership between the school, parents, and students, believing that shared expectations lead to greater achievements. The school also offers various opportunities beyond the classroom, contributing to a vibrant community where students can thrive academically and personally.
The curriculum at Chellaston Academy is designed to be balanced and engaging, ensuring that students not only achieve national progress standards but also develop essential life skills such as self-confidence and resilience. The school promotes high expectations regarding attendance, punctuality, and respect, creating a supportive community where individual talents are recognized and nurtured.
Chellaston Academy values the partnership between the school, parents, and students, believing that shared expectations lead to greater achievements. The school also offers various opportunities beyond the classroom, contributing to a vibrant community where students can thrive academically and personally.
Useful links
Nearby alternatives
- Landau Forte College (73.2)
- Littleover Community School (70.4)
- Derby Moor Community Sports College (67.4)
- Allestree Woodlands School (66.3)
- Chellaston Academy (66.1)
Key details
- LA
- Derby
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1650
- Pupils
- 1726
- Boys
- 866
- Girls
- 860
- FSM %
- 10.20
- Open date
- 2010-12-01
- Close date
- 2021-05-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-07-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1726 | 866 | 860 | 1650 | 10.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1726 | 866 | 860 | 1650 | 10.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1726 | 866 | 860 | 1650 | 10.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1726 | 866 | 860 | 1650 | 10.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1726 | 866 | 860 | 1650 | 10.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1741 | 888 | 853 | 1650 | 7.00 |
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Add a review
Please sign in to post a review.
Go to login
Are you the school owner?
Claim this profile to reply to reviews and add details.