City of Derby Academy
Academy sponsor led
Derby, DE24 3AR
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Our ranking
Bottom 3% in England
13 of 15 in Derby
Pupils
925
First preferences per place
0.63
2026/27
Absence
9.9%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 30.1 | 32.3 | 34.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 19% | 19% | 26% | |
| Average English grade | 3.4 | 3.8 | 4.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.0 | 3.2 | 3.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 24% | 24% | 29% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.80 | -0.56 | — |
41% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Derby Moor Spencer Academy · 1.6 mi · No rating · Bottom 49% in England
- Littleover Community School · 2.2 mi · Good · Top 18% in England
- Chellaston Academy · 2.3 mi · Good · Top 27% in England
- Alvaston Moor Academy · 2.3 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 2% in England
- Noel-Baker Academy · 2.3 mi · Good · Bottom 7% in England
- The Bemrose School · 2.9 mi · Good · Bottom 2% in England
Best secondary schools in Derby · Best secondary schools in Derbyshire
The neighbourhood
City of Derby Academy is in Sinfin (typical home £179,975, crime very high).
What is City of Derby Academy's Ofsted rating?
City of Derby Academy is rated Requires improvement by Ofsted.
How does City of Derby Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, City of Derby Academy is in the bottom 3% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.