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City of Derby Academy
Farmhouse Road, Sinfin, Derby DE24 3AR
City of Derby Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 960 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In March 2024 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of QEGSMAT. (Other schools in this trust include Chellaston Academy and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School.)
Particular strengths include Environment, Admissions and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Attainment and Representation.
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Environment: Above average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite low.
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Progress: Poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both out of balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are poor. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low. Show details
Attainment: Poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

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.
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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