Landau Forte College
Fox Street, Derby, DE1 2LFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Landau Forte College is a secondary school in Derby for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 116 schools in Derby. It ranks 1st of 18 secondary schools in Derby. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 March 2024, report published 29 April 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 March 2024
Pupils thrive at this school. Not only do they get an exceptional high quality academic education, but they build strength of character that will help them overcome challenges they might face in later life. Pupils become braver here. Their social confidence develops. They show tenacity, modesty, empathy and manners. Pupils enjoy their time at this school and show highly positive attitudes to learning. This is not by luck. It is accomplished through a carefully designed and deliberate strategy better known as 'Best me'. The school is highly ambitious for every pupil. Staff hold pupils to account and have the highest expectations of each pupil. This ensures that pupils achieve incredibly well. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils receive everything they need to be successful here. The school is inclusive. Pupils from different backgrounds learn about each other. They identify commonalities and celebrate differences. Pupils make a tangible difference by confidently sharing their lived experience with others. This benefits the whole school community. Pupils value the strong relationships they have with all staff. The high expectations and academic rigour do not compromise the warmth and care that pupils feel. Pupils feel safe and happy at Landau.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
195 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
83 students
Average A level grade B-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,272 pupils on roll, with places for 1,125
Schools near Landau Forte College
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Cathedral School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 41.5 |
| UTC Derby Pride Park | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 42.0 |
| Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 45.3 |
| The Bemrose School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 33.8 |
| Da Vinci Academy | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 34.7 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- LANDAU FORTE CHARITABLE TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Alison Brannick
- Phone
- 01332204040
- Address
- Fox Street, Derby, DE1 2LF
- Local authority
- Derby
- URN
- 135120
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.