Allestree Woodlands School

URN: 137911 • Derby DE22 2LW

Overview

Name
Allestree Woodlands School
URN
137911
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
ALLESTREE WOODLANDS SCHOOL
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
66.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Gemma Penny (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01332551921
Website
Visit
Address
Blenheim Drive, Derby DE22 2LW

Summary

Allestree Woodlands School is a mixed secondary academy located in Derby, with a current enrolment of 1,400 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,300. The school is committed to fostering a warm and friendly atmosphere where relationships are paramount, ensuring that every student feels safe and happy. The ethos is encapsulated in their CORE values: Courage, Optimism, Regard, and Endeavour, which guide the school's mission to enable aspiration and achievement for all students.

The curriculum at Allestree Woodlands is designed to be knowledge-rich, with a focus on coherent learning that builds year on year. The school aims to equip students with the knowledge and confidence to pursue their ambitions and navigate future challenges. A wide range of Level 3 subjects is offered at the post-16 level, alongside extensive extracurricular opportunities in sports, technology, and the arts.

The school actively encourages parental involvement and offers open evenings for prospective students and their families to explore the community and facilities. Allestree Woodlands School strives to support and challenge students, fostering an environment where hard work and aspiration lead to success.

Key details

LA
Derby
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
ALLESTREE WOODLANDS SCHOOL
Capacity
1300
Pupils
1400
Boys
705
Girls
695
FSM %
20.20
Open date
2012-03-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-04-24
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Derbyshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1400 705 695 1300 20.20
2024-09-11 1414 685 729 1300 19.50
2023-09-11 1345 654 691 1300 16.00
2022-09-11 1345 654 691 1300 16.00
2021-09-11 1345 637 708 1300 15.10
2020-09-11 1334 641 693 1300 11.90

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