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Chellaston Academy
Swarkestone Road, Derby DE73 5UB
Chellaston Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,810 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In September 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. The present school opened in 2021.
This school is a member of QEGSMAT. (Other schools in this trust include City of Derby Academy and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School.)
Particular strengths include Attainment, Progress, Attendance and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Representation and Admissions.
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Attainment: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is excellent, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates are quite low and the incidence of persistent absence is very low.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: Above average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite low.
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both out of balance with the local community. Show details
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