Da Vinci Academy
URN: 144066 • Derby DE21 4ET
Overview
- Name
- Da Vinci Academy
- URN
- 144066
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- L.E.A.D. ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 46.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jayne Scattergood (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01332831515
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- St Andrew's View, Derby DE21 4ET
Summary
Da Vinci Academy, located in Derby, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 704 students, operating under a capacity of 750. The academy is committed to fostering a culture of respect, which is central to its ethos and values. This focus on respect aims to create a safe and inclusive environment where students can thrive academically and socially.
The academy encourages students to pursue excellence not only in their studies but also in extracurricular activities, including sports and the arts. The Head Student, Thinuli Pooja Wassani, emphasizes the importance of character development, leadership, and resilience, highlighting the supportive community that nurtures individual talents and promotes collaboration among students.
Da Vinci Academy has established various policies to ensure a structured and supportive learning environment, including anti-bullying and attendance policies. With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (54.3%), the academy is dedicated to addressing the diverse needs of its student body and fostering a sense of belonging for all.
The academy encourages students to pursue excellence not only in their studies but also in extracurricular activities, including sports and the arts. The Head Student, Thinuli Pooja Wassani, emphasizes the importance of character development, leadership, and resilience, highlighting the supportive community that nurtures individual talents and promotes collaboration among students.
Da Vinci Academy has established various policies to ensure a structured and supportive learning environment, including anti-bullying and attendance policies. With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (54.3%), the academy is dedicated to addressing the diverse needs of its student body and fostering a sense of belonging for all.
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- SEND (sen)
- Admissions (other)
- Contact Us (other)
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (other)
- Ethos and Values (other)
- Policies and Documents (other)
- Report a Concern (other)
- Our Team (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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
- L.E.A.D. ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 750
- Pupils
- 704
- Boys
- 365
- Girls
- 339
- FSM %
- 54.30
- Open date
- 2017-05-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-10-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 704 | 365 | 339 | 750 | 54.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 711 | 371 | 340 | 750 | 52.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 666 | 343 | 323 | 750 | 45.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 666 | 343 | 323 | 750 | 45.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 668 | 346 | 322 | 750 | 41.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 639 | 333 | 306 | 750 | 35.70 |
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