City of Derby Academy

URN: 145132 • Derby DE24 3AR

Overview

Name
City of Derby Academy
URN
145132
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Trust
QEGSMAT
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
41.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
A Harding (since 2025)
Telephone
01332270450
Website
Visit
Address
Farmhouse Road, Derby DE24 3AR

Summary

City of Derby Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Derby, with a current enrollment of 913 students and a capacity of 1,050. The school is dedicated to providing an engaging and balanced curriculum that fosters both academic and personal development. The educational philosophy emphasizes not only achieving national progress standards but also nurturing self-confidence, self-belief, and self-esteem among students.

The academy's core values are encapsulated in the 3Rs: Respectful, Responsible, and Ready to Achieve. These principles guide the school's culture and expectations, with a minimum target of 95% attendance, behaviour, and effort for students to qualify for rewards. The school encourages a collaborative environment where high expectations are shared among students, parents, and staff to support each child's success.

City of Derby Academy also prioritizes community engagement, welcoming parents and carers to participate in school events and initiatives. The school aims to improve the life chances of all students, preparing them for life in modern Britain through a holistic approach to education. For more information, visit their website at www.cityofderbyacademy.org.

Key details

LA
Derby
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
QEGSMAT
Capacity
1050
Pupils
913
Boys
463
Girls
450
FSM %
54.50
Open date
2017-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-03-20
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Derbyshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 913 463 450 1050 54.50
2024-09-11 955 490 465 1050 51.10
2023-09-11 976 500 476 1050 40.90
2022-09-11 976 500 476 1050 40.90
2021-09-11 964 509 455 1050 36.10
2020-09-11 948 498 450 1050 28.10

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