Littleover Community School
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Pastures Hill Littleover Derby Derbyshire DE23 4BZ |
| Phone | 01332513219 |
| Reference Number | 112956 |
Littleover Community School has shown a commendable performance overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in all areas except for its sixth-form provision, which was rated as 'Outstanding'. This is the first inspection for the school since 2007, and the longer gap is partly due to its previous exemption from routine inspections until late 2020. The report highlights the school's strong emphasis on inclusivity and academic achievement, with leaders effectively supporting all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). A notable strength is the high expectations set by leaders for pupil behaviour and learning, contributing to an environment that fosters personal development and engagement among students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1822 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.3%
Girls: 51.7% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 139 | 153 | 292 |
| 8 | 150 | 145 | 295 |
| 9 | 145 | 147 | 292 |
| 10 | 138 | 154 | 292 |
| 11 | 162 | 131 | 293 |
| 12 | 81 | 107 | 188 |
| 13 | 65 | 105 | 170 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 29.5% |
| Pakistani | 28.4% |
| Indian | 20.1% |
| African | 3% |
| Asian, Other | 3% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.7% |
| White & Asian | 2.5% |
| White, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| Caribbean | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 19 Oct 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Oct 2022 | School inspection: |
| 06 May 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Oct 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 16 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Nov 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations set by leadership.
- Inclusive and academic culture.
- Strong support for pupils' personal development.
- Sixth-form provision rated as Outstanding.
- Excellent subject knowledge among teachers.
- Broad range of knowledge in lesson sequences.
- Effective preparation for students' next steps in education.
Areas for Improvement
- Some teaching strategies do not effectively support all pupils.
- Need for improved training for staff to support pupils with SEND.
- Current reading support strategies lack impact.
- Strategic oversight of the school is inconsistent.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 52.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 58.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 70.1% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 39.21 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 39.12 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 23.5% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 335 | 13 |
| Third Preference | 205 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 82 | 12 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy
Carlisle Avenue, Littleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 3ES |
0.45 miles |
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Griffe Field Primary School
Grosvenor Drive, Littleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 3UQ |
0.55 miles |
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Wren Park Primary School
Jackson Avenue, Mickleover, Wren Park Primary School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 9AY |
0.67 miles |
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Brookfield Primary School
The Hollow, Mickleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 0BW |
0.71 miles |
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St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School
Thornhill Road, Littleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 6FZ |
0.81 miles |
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Highfields Spencer Academy
Tutbury Avenue, Littleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 3UX |
0.9 miles |
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St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Uplands Avenue, Littleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 1GG |
0.99 miles |
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Ridgeway Infant School
Uplands Avenue, Littleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 1GG |
1.05 miles |
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Gayton Junior School
Gayton Junior School, Littleover, Gayton Junior School, Gayton Avenue, Littleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 1GA |
1.08 miles |
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Mickleover Primary School
Vicarage Road, Mickleover, Mickleover Primary School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 0EY |
1.1 miles |
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Ravensdale Junior School
Devonshire Drive, Mickleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 9EY |
1.11 miles |
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Ravensdale Infant and Nursery School
Devonshire Drive, Mickleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 9HE |
1.15 miles |
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Silverhill Primary School
Draycott Drive, Mickleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 0QE |
1.39 miles |
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Akaal Primary School
Grange Avenue, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8DG |
1.55 miles |
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Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary School and Nursery
St Albans Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3HH |
1.55 miles |
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Dale Community Primary School
Porter Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 6NL |
1.66 miles |
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Grampian Primary Academy
Grampian Way, Sinfin, Derby, DE24 9LU |
1.68 miles |
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Firs Primary School
Raven Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3WA |
1.73 miles |
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Village Primary Academy
Village Street, Normanton, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8DF |
1.74 miles |
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Stonehill Nursery School
Stonehill Road, Derby, DE23 6TJ |
1.81 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Derby Grammar School
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0.35 miles |
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Derby High School
Hillsway, Derby, DE23 3DT |
0.5 miles |
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Derby Moor Spencer Academy
Moorway Lane, Littleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 2FS |
0.54 miles |
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Ivy House School
Moorway Lane, Littleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 2FS |
0.54 miles |
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St Clare's School
Rough Heanor Road, Mickleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 9AZ |
0.81 miles |
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Murray Park Community School
Murray Road, Mickleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 9LL |
1.29 miles |
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High Grange School
Hospital Lane, Mickleover, Derbyshire, DE3 0DR |
1.37 miles |
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The Bemrose School
Uttoxeter New Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3HU |
1.55 miles |
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Normanton House School
Normanton House, Village Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8DF |
1.77 miles |
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Maple View School
305A PRINCE CHARLES AVENUE, MACKWORTH, DERBY, DE22 4LL |
1.8 miles |
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Derby Cathedral School
Great Northern Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 1LR |
2.06 miles |
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City of Derby Academy
Farmhouse Road, Sinfin, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 3AR |
2.19 miles |
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Jasmine Hall School
51 Ashbourne Road, Derby, DE22 3FS |
2.24 miles |
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Royal School for the Deaf Derby
Ashbourne Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3BH |
2.27 miles |
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Aurora Ryefields School
80 Parker Street, Derby, DE1 3HF |
2.65 miles |
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Landau Forte College
Fox Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2LF |
2.89 miles |
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UTC Derby Pride Park
Locomotive Way, Derby, DE24 8PU |
2.94 miles |
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Derby College
The Roundhouse, Roundhouse Road, Pride Park, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8JE |
2.98 miles |
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Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Duffield Road, Darley Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 1JD |
3.43 miles |
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Alvaston Moor Academy
Brackens Lane, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0AN |
3.47 miles |