SchoolScoresOrmiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
King George Avenue, Ilkeston, DE7 5HS
0115 930 3724 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 25 June 2024.
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 |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
112 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
| Statement | This school | Ilkeston | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ilkeston. Higher than 11% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 73% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ilkeston. Higher than 16% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 78% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ilkeston. Higher than 14% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 54% | 65% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 52 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ilkeston. Higher than 9% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 31% | 39% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 90 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ilkeston. Higher than 11% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 47% | 56% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ilkeston. Higher than 13% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 54%said yes | 63% | 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. Ilkeston figures pool parents at the Ilkeston 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
187 pupils in this year group.
38% — 5 points below the Derbyshire average, and 7 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38% | 43% | 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. | 40.5 | 45 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.5 | 3.9 | 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.
187 pupils in this year group.
83% — 8 points below the Derbyshire average, and 9 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 83% | 91% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 10% | 34% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 12% | 5% | 13% |
| Further education college | 51% | 41% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 5% | 3% |
| Work | 3% | 4% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 83% | 83% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 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 Derbyshire. 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 about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 208 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 227 |
| Of those, offered a place | 208 (92%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 315 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.1
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
| Pupils | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Ilkeston. Higher than 85% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 46.5% | 30.9%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Ilkeston. Higher than 59% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.3% | 3.8%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Ilkeston. Higher than 54% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.3% | 14.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Ilkeston. Higher than 20% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.5% | 3.4%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Ilkeston. Lower than 39% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.9% | 8.4%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Ilkeston. Lower than 37% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 26.0% | 21.5%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Ilkeston. Lower than 48% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 15.3 | 24.2 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Ilkeston. Lower than 68% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.6% | 7.2% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded4 pupils | 0.41% | 0.24% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Ilkeston. Higher than 50% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.8 | 17.2 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Ilkeston. Higher than 20% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.4 | 11.5 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Ilkeston. Higher than 32% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 10.6% | 12.0%* | 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.
Nearby secondary schools
- Kirk Hallam Community Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 28% grade 5+ English and maths
- Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 50% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 25 June 2024.
How did Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 38% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 7 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy?
54% of the 112 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 227 families put Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy as their first choice for 208 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 208 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 137109.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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