Chellaston Academy
Swarkestone Road, Derby, DE73 5UBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Chellaston Academy is a secondary school in Derby for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 116 schools in Derby. It ranks 6th of 18 secondary schools in Derby. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 September 2023, report published 3 October 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 September 2023
Pupils hold positive views about attending this school now. They recognise that the school has improved dramatically. Pupils also know that the high expectations that staff have help them to achieve academically and personally. The school's ICE (integrity, care and excellence) values permeate the school's work. Staff focus on helping pupils improve their mindsets. This builds pupils' strength of character. Pupils are proud and enthusiastic about achieving 'ICE points'. Teachers award these when pupils demonstrate the school's values. Pupils know that the accumulation of ICE points will enable them to attend end-of-year events, such as the 'ICE festival'. Pupils feel safe and happy at the school. They know that there is a host of adults whom they can speak to about any problems that they might have. There are ample ways to report any type of poor behaviour. Pupils' overwhelming view is that the school does not tolerate poor behaviour and that staff will deal with it if it does occur. Most parents and carers would recommend this school to others. One parent's comment that summed up the view of many was, 'My daughter has really flourished while being at Chellaston. She has improved academically as well as becoming more confident.'
What the school should improve
- In a small number of curriculum areas, the aims that pupils should achieve are not broken down precisely enough. Teachers do not consistently teach the knowledge that builds towards these aims. Some pupils do not get the depth of understanding they need as a result. Leaders should ensure that the knowledge that leads to pupils achieving larger aims is identified precisely.
- On occasions, teachers present too much information at once. Some pupils' working memory becomes overloaded and they do not learn as well as they should. The school should ensure that all teachers consistently use methods that do not overburden pupils' working memory.
- Some groups of pupils are too often absent from school. They do not benefit from the education that is provided by the school. The school must ensure that it continues to develop and refine effective strategies to improve attendance for these groups of pupils.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
297 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
169 students
Average A level grade B-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,790 pupils on roll
Schools near Chellaston Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noel-Baker Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 36.3 |
| Alvaston Moor Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 32.4 |
| City of Derby Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 34.8 |
| Normanton House School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 50.3 |
| UTC Derby Pride Park | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 42.0 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- TAPESTRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Damian Leese
- Phone
- 01332702502
- Address
- Swarkestone Road, Derby, DE73 5UB
- Local authority
- Derby
- URN
- 148639
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.