Allestree Woodlands School

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Blenheim Drive, Allestree, Derby, DE22 2LWOpen in maps

Allestree Woodlands School is a secondary school in Derby for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 116 schools in Derby. It ranks 8th of 18 secondary schools in Derby. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 23 April 2024, report published 10 June 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

235 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score46.5

46.5, 0.4 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths40%

40%, 5.4 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths63.4%

63.4%, 1.4 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc14.9%

14.9%, 25.6 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.94

3.94, 0.15 below the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

97 students

Average point score per A level entry31.86

31.86, 3.14 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,373 pupils on roll, with places for 1,300

Eligible for free school meals19.7%

19.7%, 6.8 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language7.9%

7.9%, 13.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support11.7%

11.7%, 3.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.4%

4.4%, 1.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Allestree Woodlands School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 45.3
Landau Forte College2 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 55.4
The Ecclesbourne School2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 58.3
Derby Cathedral School2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 41.5
Da Vinci Academy2 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standardAttainment 8: 34.7

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE TWO COUNTIES TRUST
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Rachel Middleton-Lee
Phone
01332551921
Website
woodlands.ttct.co.uk
Address
Blenheim Drive, Allestree, Derby, DE22 2LW
Local authority
Derby
URN
137911

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.