The Bemrose School
| Type | Other schools / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 3-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Uttoxeter New Road Derby Derbyshire DE22 3HU |
| Phone | 01332366711 |
| Reference Number | 112951 |
The Bemrose School is performing well overall, rated as 'Good' across all aspects of its provision. The school has established a positive and inclusive environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and heard. The strong relationships between staff and students foster a sense of belonging, contributing to pupils' happiness and overall well-being. The curriculum is broad and ambitious, effectively supporting a diverse student body, including those who join mid-year and those with additional language needs or SEND. While the support mechanisms are commendable, there are some areas of teaching quality that require attention to ensure consistency in pupil learning outcomes.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1440 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.58%
Girls: 50.42% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 43.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 59.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 27 | 53 |
| 2 | 24 | 36 | 60 |
| 3 | 30 | 29 | 59 |
| 4 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| 5 | 27 | 31 | 58 |
| 6 | 32 | 28 | 60 |
| 7 | 111 | 89 | 200 |
| 8 | 100 | 103 | 203 |
| 9 | 97 | 99 | 196 |
| 10 | 100 | 105 | 205 |
| 11 | 100 | 84 | 184 |
| 12 | 4 | 28 | 32 |
| 13 | 8 | 10 | 18 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 27.6% |
| White, British | 15.6% |
| African | 14.9% |
| White, Other | 11% |
| Indian | 3.5% |
| Asian, Other | 3.3% |
| White & Asian | 2.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2024 | School inspection: |
| 20 Mar 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 27 May 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Dec 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 14 May 2013 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 26 Sep 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Sep 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Oct 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 11 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Oct 2004 | Inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils
- Inclusive ethos that allows pupils to express themselves
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Well-planned and resourced early years curriculum
- Ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum across all key stages
- Strong careers education and work experience opportunities
- Calm and orderly environment with effective behaviour management
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent quality of teaching activities limiting pupil understanding
- Formative assessment and questioning not effectively addressing knowledge gaps
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 33.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 25.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 37.1% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 27.14 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | NE | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 5% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.2 | ||
| Writing | 0.5 | ||
| Maths | 3 |
How many students meet the standards
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 27 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 20 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
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| Second Preference | 77 | 32 |
| Third Preference | 68 | 10 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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