SchoolScoresLees Brook Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of ARCHWAY LEARNING TRUST
Morley Road, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 4QX
01332 671723 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 19 September 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
131 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Derby comparisons use the 10 of its 18 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 8 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Derby | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 9th highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 11% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 79% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 9th highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 18% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72% | 83% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 8th highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 13% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53% | 71% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 73 parents whose child had been bullied 8th highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 12% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 33% | 47% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 114 parents who had raised a concern 9th highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 9% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 44% | 64% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 8th highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Derby. Higher than 11% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 51%said yes | 73% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Derby figures pool parents at the Derby schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
209 pupils in this year group.
33% — 6 points below the Derby average, and 13 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Derby | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33% | 39% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 41.5 | 42.2 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.4 | 3.7 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
204 pupils in this year group.
86% — about the same as the Derby average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Derby | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 86% | 87% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 6% | 28% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 6% | 3% | 13% |
| Further education college | 55% | 47% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 14% | 5% | 3% |
| Work | 3% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 92% | 86% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
53 students in this year group.
64% — 14 points below the Derby average, and 15 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Derby | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 64% | 78% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 9% | 12% | 7% |
| Work | 19% | 30% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 54% | 64% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Derby. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 195 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 166 |
| Of those, offered a place | 165 (99%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 326 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 20 places for specific learning difficulties (such as dyslexia); Visual impairment; Other difficulties or disabilities; Hearing impairment; Speech, language and communication needs; Autism; Social, emotional and mental health needs; Multi-sensory impairment; Physical disability; Moderate learning difficulties; Severe learning difficulties; Profound and multiple learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Derby | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 18 state secondary schools in Derby. Higher than 74% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 38.8% | 37.4%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 18 state secondary schools in Derby. Higher than 85% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.0% | 3.3%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 7th highest of 18 state secondary schools in Derby. Higher than 65% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 15.8% | 13.4%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 11th highest of 18 state secondary schools in Derby. Higher than 42% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 9.5% | 22.4%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 12th lowest of 18 state secondary schools in Derby. Lower than 52% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.2% | 8.3%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 10th lowest of 18 state secondary schools in Derby. Lower than 48% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 23.8% | 23.2%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 14th lowest of 18 state secondary schools in Derby. Lower than 27% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 27.2 | 18.8 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 10th lowest of 18 state secondary schools in Derby. Lower than 47% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.1% | 7.6% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded4 pupils | 0.36% | 0.18% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 15th highest of 18 state secondary schools in Derby. Higher than 29% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.8 | 16.9 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 16th highest of 18 state secondary schools in Derby. Higher than 7% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.4 | 11.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 14th highest of 17 state secondary schools in Derby. Higher than 8% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 5.9% | 15.2%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- West Park School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 52% grade 5+ English and maths
- Da Vinci Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 2 needs attention · 21% grade 5+ English and maths
- UTC Derby Pride Park 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- Landau Forte College 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 65% grade 5+ English and maths
- Old Vicarage School 2.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 37% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Lees Brook Academy's Ofsted rating?
Lees Brook Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 19 September 2023.
How did Lees Brook Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 33% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 13 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Lees Brook Academy?
51% of the 131 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Lees Brook Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Lees Brook Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 166 families put Lees Brook Academy as their first choice for 195 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 165 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 143934.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.