Lees Brook Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Morley Road Chaddesden Derby Derbyshire DE21 4QX |
| Phone | 01332671723 |
| Reference Number | 143934 |
Lees Brook Academy has made significant strides since its previous inspection, improving from a requires improvement rating to good across all key areas of education, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision. The school benefits from a supportive leadership team and operates within the Archway Learning Trust, which has played a vital role in its development. While pupils generally exhibit positive behaviour and relationships with staff, there are concerns regarding the consistency of teaching effectiveness in ensuring all pupils fully engage with their learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1101 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.68%
Girls: 48.32% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 35.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 105 | 104 | 209 |
| 8 | 105 | 111 | 216 |
| 9 | 101 | 100 | 201 |
| 10 | 103 | 80 | 183 |
| 11 | 110 | 100 | 210 |
| 12 | 31 | 26 | 57 |
| 13 | 9 | 9 | 18 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 79.2% |
| White, Other | 4.8% |
| African | 3.7% |
| Unclassified | 2.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 05 Nov 2019 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- High expectations for pupil behaviour
- Inclusive and caring environment
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils
- Strong curriculum planning and delivery
- Effective prioritization of reading support
- Wide range of extracurricular activities
- Strong support for students in the sixth form
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers do not check pupils' understanding consistently
- Inconsistent completion of work by some 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 41.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 32.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 54.5% |
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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 | 143 | 20 |
| Third Preference | 37 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 12 | 1 |
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