Lees Brook Academy
Derby, DE21 4QX · Derby · secondary school
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9th 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 — 4.4/10 against 540 of them, against 2.8/10 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 | 34.7 · 24 | 30% | 0.71 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.24 · 32 | 25% | 0.79 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 43.0 · 34 | 10% | 0.34 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lees Brook Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 32.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 41.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.24 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than nationally similar peers. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,061 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,147. 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 who are falling behind in English and maths? What specific steps are taken to improve Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Lees Brook Academy
Overview
Lees Brook Academy is described as a "caring and inclusive school" where pupils are happy and feel safe. The report highlights that the school has worked hard to improve the curriculum, resulting in a "stronger curriculum offer" and high expectations for behaviour, though some inconsistencies in teaching remain.
Strengths
- The school provides a "broad and ambitious curriculum" with a clear sequence of learning that helps pupils build on prior knowledge.
- Pupils benefit from "positive relationships" with staff, who are viewed as fair, and there are many opportunities for extra-curricular involvement and leadership roles.
- Teachers generally possess "good subject knowledge" and present information clearly, while the sixth form receives "effective personalised support."
- The school prioritises reading with a "well-structured programme of support" that helps early-stage readers become more confident.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, and pupils feel well supported and know who to approach with concerns.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must "systematically check pupils’ understanding" to address gaps in learning and misconceptions, as some pupils do not achieve as well as they could.
- Staff should ensure pupils are completing work to the required standard, as some do not always finish tasks, limiting their development of knowledge and skills.
- The school needs to make the support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) more consistent across all staff.
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 | 41.9 |
| 2024/25 | 41.5 |
| 2025/26 | 43.0 |
| 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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