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Derby Cathedral School is a non-selective, Church of England free school. It has about 1,010 boys and girls aged between 11 and 19. In January 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Admissions, Finances, Attendance and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Disadvantaged pupils, Environment, Progress and Attainment.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Attainment: Below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment: Poor. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very high.
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Destinations: There is no destinations information for this school.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form information for this school.
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