Littleover Community School
Derby, DE23 4BZ · Derby · secondary school
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2nd of 16 secondary schools in Derby we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.0/10 against 829 of them, against 8.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 57.8 · 78 | 30% | 2.35 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.46 · 82 | 25% | 2.05 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 54.5 · 84 | 10% | 0.84 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Littleover Community School overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2022. In 2024/25, 58.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 52.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.46 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,828 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,801. 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
Since the last inspection was in 2022, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school support pupils in raising their Progress 8 scores further?
What Ofsted said about Littleover Community School
Overview
Leaders have created an “inclusive and academic culture” where pupils achieve well and leave with the skills to thrive. The inspection highlights a “caring and purposeful culture” supported by high expectations, with sixth-form provision judged as “Outstanding.” While the overall effectiveness is rated “Good,” the report identifies specific areas regarding teaching strategies and strategic oversight that require refinement.
Strengths
- Pupils’ behaviour is “calm and focused,” with the vast majority not worrying about bullying and reporting concerns to staff.
- Teachers possess “excellent subject knowledge” and use their expertise to engage pupils, particularly in the sixth form where students are “very knowledgeable.”
- Leaders provide a “strong personal development offer,” including diverse enrichment activities such as the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, debating society, and sports clubs.
- The careers programme supports pupils from Year 7 to Year 13 through individual interviews, work experience, and encounters with the world of work.
- Staff workload is described as “manageable,” and staff feel “very well supported by leaders.”
Areas to improve
- Some teaching strategies are “not as ambitious or as precisely focused as the curriculum goals,” meaning not all pupils achieve the intended complex outcomes.
- Leaders lack “strategic oversight of all areas of the school,” hindering their ability to fully identify the impact of introduced strategies.
- Current reading support strategies “do not have as much impact as leaders would like,” though plans are in place to introduce a phonics scheme.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with leaders having established a proactive culture where staff know how to spot signs of concern and promptly report them.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 53.8 |
| 2024/25 | 52.7 |
| 2025/26 | 54.5 |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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