Noel-Baker Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bracknell Drive Alvaston Derby Derbyshire DE24 0BR |
| Phone | 01332572026 |
| Reference Number | 143853 |
Noel-Baker Academy has undergone significant transformation since its previous inadequate inspection, now achieving a good rating in all key areas of education. Students express pride in their school, highlighting improved attitudes and exemplary behavior. This positive shift is underpinned by a curriculum that is ambitious and effectively delivered by knowledgeable teachers, fostering excitement and engagement in learning. The school is dedicated to preparing students for their future, ensuring that they feel safe, valued, and listened to.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1243 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.24%
Girls: 50.76% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 42.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 133 | 145 | 278 |
| 8 | 137 | 139 | 276 |
| 9 | 117 | 120 | 237 |
| 10 | 114 | 126 | 240 |
| 11 | 111 | 101 | 212 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 71.4% |
| White, Other | 7.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.2% |
| African | 3.1% |
| Asian, Other | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% |
| Indian | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Caribbean | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 Feb 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Feb 2022 | School inspection: |
| 23 Feb 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Dec 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Jul 2018 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Highly ambitious curriculum focused on moral purpose.
- Significantly improved pupil attitudes and behavior.
- Effective safeguarding arrangements and a skilled pastoral team.
- High rates of pupil progression into education, employment, or training.
- Strong motivation and engagement among pupils in learning.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum implementation is inconsistent in some subjects.
- Some groups of pupils, particularly disadvantaged boys, do not attend school regularly enough.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 36.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 29.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 43.4% |
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 | 85 | 24 |
| Third Preference | 38 | 6 |
| From another Local Authority | 29 | 21 |
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| Name | Distance |
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Oak Grange Primary School
Stubble Road, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0BL |
0.42 miles |
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Landau Forte Academy Moorhead
Brackens Lane, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0AN |
0.5 miles |
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Oakwood Junior School
Holbrook Road, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0DD |
0.55 miles |
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Shelton Infant School
Carlton Avenue, Shelton Lock, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 9EJ |
0.56 miles |
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Shelton Junior School
Shelton Junior School, Carlton Avenue, Shelton Lock, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 9EJ |
0.56 miles |
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Oakwood Infant and Nursery School
Waldene Drive, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0GZ |
0.62 miles |
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Allenton Primary School
Brookhouse Street, Allenton, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 9BB |
0.7 miles |
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Wyndham Spencer Academy
Wyndham Street, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0EP |
0.71 miles |
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Lord Street Nursery School
Lord Street, Derby, DE24 9AX |
0.78 miles |
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Chellaston Junior School
Maple Drive, Chellaston, Maple Drive, Chellaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 6PZ |
0.84 miles |
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Chellaston Infant School
School Lane, Chellaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 6TA |
0.87 miles |
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Clover Leys Spencer Academy
Woodsford Drive, Boulton Moor, Derby, DE24 5AX |
1.01 miles |
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Homefields Primary School
Parkway, Chellaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 5NY |
1.01 miles |
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Alvaston Infant and Nursery School
Elvaston Lane, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0PU |
1.05 miles |
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Alvaston Junior Academy
Elvaston Lane, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0PU |
1.05 miles |
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St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
Alvaston Street, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0PA |
1.27 miles |
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Ashwood Spencer Academy
Amber Street, Allenton, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8FT |
1.33 miles |
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Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy
Riber Drive, Chellaston, DE73 6WS |
1.44 miles |
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Lakeside Primary Academy
877 London Road, Alvaston, Derby, DE24 8UY |
1.51 miles |
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Cottons Farm Primary Academy
Sheridan Street, Sinfin, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 9HG |
1.83 miles |
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St Martins School
The Derwent Campus, Bracknell Drive, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0BT |
0 miles |
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Alvaston Moor Academy
Brackens Lane, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0AN |
0.46 miles |
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Kingsmead School
Brighton Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8TE |
1.14 miles |
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Chellaston Academy
Swarkestone Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 5UB |
1.16 miles |
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Normanton House School
Normanton House, Village Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8DF |
2.12 miles |
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UTC Derby Pride Park
Locomotive Way, Derby, DE24 8PU |
2.29 miles |
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City of Derby Academy
Farmhouse Road, Sinfin, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 3AR |
2.3 miles |
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Derby College
The Roundhouse, Roundhouse Road, Pride Park, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8JE |
2.52 miles |
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West Park School
West Road, Spondon, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 7BT |
2.9 miles |
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Welden School
Whispering Trees CIC, Shardlow Road, Aston-on-Trent, Derby, DE72 2AN |
2.94 miles |
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Derby Moor Spencer Academy
Moorway Lane, Littleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 2FS |
3.27 miles |
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Ivy House School
Moorway Lane, Littleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 2FS |
3.27 miles |
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Landau Forte College
Fox Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2LF |
3.37 miles |
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Derby Cathedral School
Great Northern Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 1LR |
3.49 miles |
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The Bemrose School
Uttoxeter New Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3HU |
3.49 miles |
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Derby High School
Hillsway, Derby, DE23 3DT |
3.52 miles |
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Lees Brook Academy
Morley Road, Chaddesden, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 4QX |
3.59 miles |
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Jasmine Hall School
51 Ashbourne Road, Derby, DE22 3FS |
3.72 miles |
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Aurora Ryefields School
80 Parker Street, Derby, DE1 3HF |
3.75 miles |
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Derby Grammar School
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3.78 miles |