Alvaston Moor Academy

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 19

Ofsted: Requires improvement

Brackens Lane, Derby, DE24 0ANOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Alvaston Moor Academy is a secondary school in Derby for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 116 schools in Derby. It ranks 18th of 18 secondary schools in Derby. Its latest Ofsted rating is Requires improvement, from an inspection in November 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 21 November 2023, report published 18 January 2024

Overall effectiveness: Requires improvement
Quality of education: Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement
Personal development: Requires improvement
Leadership and management: Requires improvement
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

167 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score32.4

32.4, 13.7 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths23.4%

23.4%, 22 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths38.3%

38.3%, 26.5 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc9.6%

9.6%, 30.9 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score2.66

2.66, 1.43 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

851 pupils on roll, with places for 1,200

Eligible for free school meals67.2%

67.2%, 40.7 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language37.1%

37.1%, 15.5 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support21.4%

21.4%, 6.6 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.2%

2.2%, 3.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Alvaston Moor Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Noel-Baker Academy	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 36.3
Chellaston Academy	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 49.2
Normanton House School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 50.3
UTC Derby Pride Park	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 42.0
City of Derby Academy	2 miles	Ofsted: Requires improvement	Attainment 8: 34.8

School details

School type: Academy sponsor led
Sector: Academy
Trust: ARCHWAY LEARNING TRUST
Age range: 11 to 19
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Miss Gemma Tyers
Phone: 01332576777
Website: alvastonmoor.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Brackens Lane, Derby, DE24 0AN
Local authority: Derby
URN: 148538

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.