Allestree Woodlands School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Blenheim Drive Allestree Derby Derbyshire DE22 2LW |
| Phone | 01332551921 |
| Reference Number | 137911 |
Allestree Woodlands School has made significant progress since its previous inspection, now being rated as good in all areas of effectiveness. This highly inclusive school fosters a respectful environment where pupils feel safe and supported in their educational pursuits. The strong curriculum, particularly in reading and English, has been adapted to address the needs of all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enabling effective participation in lessons and activities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1400 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.36%
Girls: 49.64% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 132 | 104 | 236 |
| 8 | 112 | 130 | 242 |
| 9 | 123 | 107 | 230 |
| 10 | 126 | 114 | 240 |
| 11 | 104 | 131 | 235 |
| 12 | 58 | 63 | 121 |
| 13 | 50 | 46 | 96 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 79.3% |
| White, Other | 4.3% |
| White & Asian | 3.1% |
| African | 2.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| Indian | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2024 | School inspection: |
| 22 Mar 2022 | School inspection: |
| 19 Jun 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Apr 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jan 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Mar 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 16 Sep 2009 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Woodlands School | |
| 16 Sep 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Dec 2001 | Full inspection |
| 03 Dec 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong inclusive culture promoting respect and safety.
- Well-planned and aspirational curriculum.
- Effective support for early readers and pupils with SEND.
- Wide range of over 100 extra-curricular activities.
- Strong leadership fostering high staff morale and professional development.
- Good attendance initiatives showing early signs of success.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupil groups still do not attend regularly enough.
- Gaps in learning persist for some disadvantaged pupils.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 46.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 40% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 58.7% |
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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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 32.04 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 31.49 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 11.7% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 158 | 17 |
| Third Preference | 56 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 65 | 18 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
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| Not in education or employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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Portway Junior School
Robincroft Road, Allestree, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 2GL |
0.31 miles |
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Portway Infant School
Woodlands Road, Allestree, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 2HE |
0.32 miles |
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The Curzon CofE Primary School
Church Road, Quarndon, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 5JA |
0.76 miles |
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Lawn Primary School
Norbury Close, Allestree, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 2QR |
0.84 miles |
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Old Vicarage School
11 Church Lane, Darley Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 1EW |
0.99 miles |
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Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School
Darley Abbey Drive, Darley Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 1EF |
1 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Broadway, Derby, DE22 1AU |
1.2 miles |
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Markeaton Primary School
Bromley Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 1HL |
1.48 miles |
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Whitecross Nursery School
Watson Street, Derby, DE1 3PJ |
1.76 miles |
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Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited
Juniper Lodge, 43 Kedleston Road, Little Chester, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 1FP |
1.77 miles |
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Ashgate Primary School
Ashbourne Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3FS |
1.95 miles |
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Central Community Nursery School
43 Nuns Street, Derby, DE1 3LR |
1.96 miles |
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Reigate Park Primary Academy
Reigate Drive, Mackworth Estate, Derby, DE22 4EQ |
1.99 miles |
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Little Eaton Primary School
Alfreton Road, Little Eaton, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 5AB |
2 miles |
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St Giles' Spencer Academy
Hampshire Road, Chaddesden, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 6BT |
2.01 miles |
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Beaufort Primary School
Hampshire Road, Beaufort Primary School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 6BT |
2.05 miles |
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Ashgate Nursery School
18 Stepping Lane, Derby, DE1 1GJ |
2.09 miles |
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Brackensdale Spencer Academy
Walthamstow Drive, Mackworth Estate, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 4BS |
2.1 miles |
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Tuition Services Co Brookside School
Brookside Road, Derby, DE21 5LF |
2.15 miles |
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Breadsall CofE VC Primary School
51 Brookside Road, Breadsall, Derbyshire, DE21 5LF |
2.16 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Duffield Road, Darley Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 1JD |
0.96 miles |
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Include - St Matthews
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1.2 miles |
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Royal School for the Deaf Derby
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1.75 miles |
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Aurora Ryefields School
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1.83 miles |
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Jasmine Hall School
51 Ashbourne Road, Derby, DE22 3FS |
2 miles |
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St Andrew's Academy
St Andrew's View, Breadsall Hilltop, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 4EW |
2.18 miles |
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Landau Forte College
Fox Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2LF |
2.19 miles |
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The Ecclesbourne School
Wirksworth Road, Duffield, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 4GS |
2.21 miles |
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Derby Cathedral School
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2.27 miles |
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Maple View School
305A PRINCE CHARLES AVENUE, MACKWORTH, DERBY, DE22 4LL |
2.35 miles |
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Da Vinci Academy
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2.36 miles |
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The Bemrose School
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2.59 miles |
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Murray Park Community School
Murray Road, Mickleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 9LL |
2.8 miles |
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Derby College
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3.07 miles |
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St Clare's School
Rough Heanor Road, Mickleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 9AZ |
3.13 miles |
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UTC Derby Pride Park
Locomotive Way, Derby, DE24 8PU |
3.28 miles |
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Holbrook School for Autism
Portway, Holbrook, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 0TE |
3.45 miles |
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Lees Brook Academy
Morley Road, Chaddesden, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 4QX |
3.5 miles |
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Derby High School
Hillsway, Derby, DE23 3DT |
3.53 miles |
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Littleover Community School
Pastures Hill, Littleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 4BZ |
3.91 miles |