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Chellaston Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,780 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In September 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. The present school opened in 2021.
This school is a member of QEGSMAT. (Other schools in this trust include City of Derby Academy and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School.)
Particular strengths include Attainment, Attendance, Environment and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Representation and Admissions.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Noel-Baker Academy | |
| 1.6 | Alvaston Moor Academy | |
| 2.3 | City of Derby Academy | |
| 3.4 | UTC Derby Pride Park | |
| 3.7 | Derby Moor Spencer Academy | |
| 4.0 | West Park School | |
| 4.3 | Littleover Community School | |
| 4.3 | The Bemrose School | |
| 4.3 | Derby Cathedral School | |
| 4.4 | Landau Forte College | |
| 4.6 | Castle Donington College | |
| 4.8 | Lees Brook Academy |
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Attainment: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates are quite low and the incidence of persistent absence is very low.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite low.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been in surplus
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low.
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is above average, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both out of balance with the local community. Show details
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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