Alvaston Moor Academy
Derby, DE24 0AN · Derby · secondary school
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16th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 2.0/10 against 167 of them, against 0.7/10 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 | 5 | 35% | 0.19 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 27.0 · 10 | 30% | 0.30 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.87 · 4 | 25% | 0.11 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 33.6 · 4 | 10% | 0.04 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Alvaston Moor Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 23.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 32.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.87 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (1.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 851 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,200. 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 close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific actions are being taken to address the 'Requires improvement' rating from the 2024 inspection? How does the school ensure that the positive progress seen in similar-intake comparisons translates into consistent day-to-day learning outcomes?
What Ofsted said about Alvaston Moor Academy
Overview
Alvaston Moor Academy is described as an "improving school" that is becoming "more settled and stable" following recent staffing changes. Leaders are working with determination to overhaul the curriculum and delivery, with pupils and staff beginning to see the positive impact of the ‘AMA Way’. However, significant challenges remain regarding attendance, behaviour, and the consistency of teaching quality.
Strengths
- The school is "mostly calm and orderly" with "positive" relationships between pupils and staff, and most pupils feel safe.
- Leaders have received "strong support and investment from the trust," including for staff professional development.
- Teachers possess "secure subject knowledge" and typically plan learning activities that engage most pupils.
- The school provides "high-quality pastoral care" for pupils needing extra support and ensures those in alternative education benefit from effective provision.
- Early-stage readers are building confidence, and pupils speaking English as an additional language are "well supported" and typically achieve well.
Areas to improve
- Expectations of pupil achievement are not consistently high enough across all subjects, leading to poor long-term knowledge recall.
- Academic support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is inconsistent, hindering their achievement.
- High rates of absence, particularly for disadvantaged and SEND pupils, and instances of poor behaviour disrupt learning.
- The personal development programme is variable, with pupils struggling to recall knowledge about British values and protected characteristics.
- Some staff feel there is not always a shared understanding of leaders’ vision or effective communication.
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 | 30.1 |
| 2024/25 | 32.4 |
| 2025/26 | 33.6 |
| 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.
Your offer chance
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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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