Landau Forte College

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 19
Ofsted: Outstanding

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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

Attainment 8 score55.4

55.4, 9.3 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths65.1%

65.1%, 19.7 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths83.6%

83.6%, 18.8 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc76.4%

76.4%, 35.9 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score5.27

5.27, 1.18 above the England average of 4.09.

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

83 students

Average point score per A level entry38.13

38.13, 3.13 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade B-, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,272 pupils on roll, with places for 1,125

Eligible for free school meals30.3%

30.3%, 3.8 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language18.4%

18.4%, 3.2 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support9.7%

9.7%, 5.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.5%

4.5%, 1.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Landau Forte College

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Derby Cathedral School0.9 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 41.5
UTC Derby Pride Park1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 42.0
Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 45.3
The Bemrose School1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 33.8
Da Vinci Academy1 mileReport card: Needs attention to expected standardAttainment 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
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.