Murray Park Community School
| Type | Secondary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Murray Road Mickleover Derby Derbyshire DE3 9LL |
| Phone | 01332515921 |
| Reference Number | 112991 |
Murray Park Community School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in all areas of inspection. Pupils feel happy and safe, with a strong culture of respect and support from teachers who are committed to their success. The school has a well-structured curriculum that encourages pupil engagement and learning, including for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). There is a strong emphasis on reading and various extracurricular activities that enrich students' experiences.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1210 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.5%
Girls: 49.5% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 15.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 143 | 134 | 277 |
| 8 | 133 | 146 | 279 |
| 9 | 114 | 108 | 222 |
| 10 | 120 | 98 | 218 |
| 11 | 101 | 113 | 214 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 66.9% |
| Pakistani | 8% |
| White, Other | 5.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.5% |
| African | 3.4% |
| White & Asian | 2.2% |
| Asian, Other | 2.1% |
| Indian | 2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Sep 2022 | School inspection: |
| 29 Jan 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Nov 2018 | Short inspection |
| 17 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Apr 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Jan 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Oct 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jun 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 17 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Nov 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel happy and safe.
- High expectations for all pupils with a supportive learning environment.
- Strong leadership with a well-structured, ambitious curriculum.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND, ensuring good outcomes.
- Wide range of extracurricular activities enhancing pupil engagement.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils struggle to recall and connect their learning effectively.
- Senior leaders and governors do not fully evaluate improvement strategies.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 40.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 49.3% |
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 81 | 18 |
| Third Preference | 69 | 8 |
| From another Local Authority | 37 | 22 |
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Devonshire Drive, Mickleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 9EY |
0.31 miles |
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Ravensdale Infant and Nursery School
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0.34 miles |
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Hackwood Primary Academy
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Wren Park Primary School
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Brackensdale Spencer Academy
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0.83 miles |
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