Allestree Woodlands School
Derby, DE22 2LW · Derby · secondary school
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7th of 16 secondary schools in Derby we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 920 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5/10 among them, against 4.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 44.0 · 47 | 30% | 1.42 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.21 · 34 | 25% | 0.85 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.3 · 52 | 10% | 0.52 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Allestree Woodlands School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in June 2024. In 2024/25, 40.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.21 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9 out of 10 among them, against 4.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Student Leadership and Duke of Edinburgh Award clubs, or take part in badminton, basketball, netball, dance, martial arts, gymnastics, and archery.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,373 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,300. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming for higher grades in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about Allestree Woodlands School
Overview
Allestree Woodlands School is described as a “highly inclusive” institution where adults and pupils demonstrate “mutual respect.” The report highlights a “well-planned curriculum” and strong staff subject knowledge, noting that leaders have made “significant improvements” in a “considerate way” to ensure sustainability.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well-planned” and “aspirational,” with English lessons encouraging debate on sensitive themes like racism and misogyny.
- Staff demonstrate “strong subject knowledge,” breaking down complex ideas and using assessment effectively to understand pupil progress.
- The school has implemented successful adaptations to its reading curriculum, employing extra staff to support early readers with “early signs of success.”
- Attendance has seen a “marked improvement” through innovative measures and close collaboration with parents to remove barriers.
- Pupils benefit from a broad personal development programme, including over 100 extra-curricular clubs and extensive careers advice.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must continue to reduce absence for all pupils, particularly disadvantaged groups, to address “gaps in learning” caused by low attendance.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 46.8 |
| 2024/25 | 46.5 |
| 2025/26 | 46.3 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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