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UTC Derby Pride Park
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- Derby DE24 8PU
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Students receive a well-rounded education enabling them to take next steps into education, employment or training.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave impeccably well, showing respect and maturity.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and high-quality resources.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers deliver core academic curriculum using effective teaching methods, though some inconsistency exists.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers use effective strategies supporting pupils with SEND but need consistent pedagogical training.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents appreciate the school's ability to change pupils' attitudes towards education.
Communication: Parents and carers praise the school for its communication and support.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are satisfied with the school's impact on their children’s education and behavior.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders handle conflicts by instilling high expectations and values.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders are held accountable for school improvement by trustees and governors.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils’ welfare and safety are well-promoted with an open positive culture around safeguarding.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of activities including sports clubs and national competitions.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students in the sixth form volunteer as subject experts for extracurricular projects.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils enjoy outdoor facilities and activities such as the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award.
Career Counselling Services: Careers education is of the highest quality.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Many students leave with degree-level apprenticeships, with alumni returning to support current pupils.
Managing and Supporting SEND: School provides effective strategies; needs are clearly identified for pupils with SEND.
Subjects Offered: Broad curriculum includes specialist areas such as health science and engineering.
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UTC Derby Pride Park is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 362 students from age 13-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.
At this school, 34% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are a University Technical College that provides specialised programmes that were developed in conjunction with businesses in the exciting subjects of engineering, health, and life sciences. University Technical Colleges (UTCs) are government funded schools that work in partnership with industries and educational institutions to offer career-focused education to students ages 13 to 19. A second UTC was established in Sheffield in September 2016 with three new specializationsHealth Sciences, Sport Science, and Computingto prepare students for employment in the expanding health tech industry in light of the students' excellent enrollment and positive academic achievement. Students can enrol in UTC Derby Pride Park as early as age 13, in Year 9, or as late as age 16, in Year 12, and study both their technical specialisation and a general academic curriculum that includes GCSEs and A Levels. In order to increase their alternatives for employment, apprenticeships, and university programmes, students acquire the information and qualifications necessary. I consider it an honour to serve as the president of a University Technical College that belongs to one of the top UTC Academy Trusts in England. The primary goal of UTCs is employer-led education, and we are fortunate to have the support of some of the most well-known companies in the world, such as Rolls-Royce, Alstom, and Toyota. We especially appreciate the help and counsel from University of Derby, one of the best universities in the UK and a finalist for the 2019 Times Higher Education Supplement University of the Year Award. I support the Trust's objective of creating an excellence centre to address this need and improve children's chances of achieving success in life by collaborating closely with local companies, governmental organisations, and the University of Derby. In order for students to succeed in their chosen fields of study, we strive to provide them with the technical, professional, and interpersonal skills necessary.
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Age range | 13-19 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 13.9 | 8.3 | 4.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 34% | 0% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| 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 | -0.50 | 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 | 37.6 | 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 | 34% | 29.27% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 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 | 0% | 22.92% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.58% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.92 | 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 | - | 86.39% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 145 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 78.11% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 42.39% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | - | 19.22% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.67% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.83% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.89% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 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 | -0.68 | 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 | 34.3 | 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 | 27% | 32.77% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 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 | 0% | 24.88% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.62% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.46% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.78 | 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 | - | 89.06% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 140 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.44% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 42% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 19.78% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.22% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 18.44% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.44% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.06% | 2.15% |
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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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
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at UTC Derby Pride Park
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
