West Park School
URN: 136634 • Derby DE21 7BT
Overview
- Name
- West Park School
- URN
- 136634
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- WEST PARK SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Scott McGregor (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01332662337
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- West Road, Derby DE21 7BT
Summary
West Park School, located in Derby, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,463 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 1,390. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive education, offering a curriculum that spans a wide range of subjects. In Years 7 to 9, all students study core subjects including Mathematics, English, Science, and Humanities, alongside creative and technical subjects such as Art and Technology.
In Years 10 and 11, pupils take key examinations in English, Mathematics, and Science, with options to pursue additional subjects, including French and various BTEC courses. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, ensuring that all students are equipped with essential skills for future academic and career pursuits.
West Park School fosters a supportive community environment, encouraging personal development through initiatives in Personal, Social, and Health Education. The school actively engages with families, providing regular updates and newsletters to keep parents informed about school activities and developments. For further details about the curriculum, parents can reach out to the relevant department heads.
In Years 10 and 11, pupils take key examinations in English, Mathematics, and Science, with options to pursue additional subjects, including French and various BTEC courses. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, ensuring that all students are equipped with essential skills for future academic and career pursuits.
West Park School fosters a supportive community environment, encouraging personal development through initiatives in Personal, Social, and Health Education. The school actively engages with families, providing regular updates and newsletters to keep parents informed about school activities and developments. For further details about the curriculum, parents can reach out to the relevant department heads.
Useful links
- Trustees (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Arriva Student Saver (download)
- West Park Families - Friday 27th June 2025 (download)
- West Park Families - Wednesday 17th September 2025 (download)
- Ofsted Results (download)
- School Development Plan (download)
- Travel Policy (download)
- Trent Barton Bus Pass (download)
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 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- WEST PARK SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 1390
- Pupils
- 1463
- Boys
- 712
- Girls
- 751
- FSM %
- 24.20
- Open date
- 2011-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-03-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1463 | 712 | 751 | 1390 | 24.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1464 | 737 | 727 | 1390 | 19.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1442 | 752 | 690 | 1390 | 13.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1442 | 752 | 690 | 1390 | 13.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1409 | 746 | 663 | 1250 | 13.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1362 | 718 | 644 | 1250 | 11.80 |
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