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Lees Brook Community School
- Secondary
- Derby DE21 4QX
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils have access to a broad and ambitious curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well; low-level disruption is rare.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have good subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Activities to help pupils recap what they have learned.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers do not ensure that pupils complete tasks.
Communication: Parents receive detailed information via Ofsted Parent View.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents are satisfied; fewer complaints noted.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can contribute via Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Pupils confident staff will deal with incidents well.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have clear plans to address inconsistencies.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe and supported; bullying managed well.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Clear plans for personal development.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of clubs including sports and Duke of Edinburgh.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Many pupils engage in extracurricular clubs.
Outdoor Facilities: Clubs include badminton, basketball, and football.
Career Counselling Services: Engagement with local employers, colleges, and universities.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Effective personalized support in the sixth form.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Detailed plans to meet pupils' needs; not yet consistent.
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Lees Brook Community School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 1095 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 33% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.1 | - | 14.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 33% | 98% | 18% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.36 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% | 29.27% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 43.96% | 42.99% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 12% | 22.92% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 9.58% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 14% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.37 | 2.7 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 86.39% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 203 | 145 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 78.11% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 52% | 42.39% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 9% | 19.22% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 16% | 2.67% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.83% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 3.89% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 4.22% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.46 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 32.77% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 47% | 45.26% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 27% | 24.88% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 11.62% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 15.46% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.44 | 2.97 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 89.06% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 204 | 140 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 82.44% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 61% | 42% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 8% | 19.78% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 2.22% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 18.44% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 2.44% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.06% | 2.15% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.19 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% 1 | 33.89% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% 8 | 49.42% | 43.34% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 21% | 25.47% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% 3 | 10.42% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% 7 | 15.26% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.71 | 3.1 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 89.8% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 162 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 78.4% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 40.7% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | - | 29.8% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.4% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.3% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 6.7% | 2.76% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.24 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% | 32.53% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 48% | 42.58% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 16% | 25.47% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 10.82% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 15.29% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.6 | 3 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 89.89% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 158 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 69.89% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 38.11% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | - | 29.22% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.78% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.33% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.67% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.56% | 2.06% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 29.19% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 40.31% | 43.04% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 13.13% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 7.88% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 8.75% | 16.23% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 80.44% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 162 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 69.44% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 41.44% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | - | 30.44% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.44% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.67% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.22% | 2.46% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Lees Brook Community School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1