Derby Cathedral School
Derby Cathedral School is a secondary school (Free schools), ages 11–19, in Derby, DE1, in the Derby council area. It has 1,159 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (17 January 2023): Good.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Good — inspected 17 January 2023.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Overall effectiveness | Good |
Quality of education | Good |
Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
Personal development | Good |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | -0.69 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 41.5 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 35.4 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 178 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 29.13 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | C | 2024/25 |
A level students | 87 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,159 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 51.2% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 31.1% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 12.75% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 2.01% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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