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
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.
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.
Useful links
- School Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Parent Facing Events (calendar)
- QEGSMAT (other)
- City of Derby Academy (other)
- About CoDA (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Admissions (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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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