Lees Brook Academy
Morley Road, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 4QXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Lees Brook Academy is a secondary school in Derby for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 116 schools in Derby. It ranks 12th of 18 secondary schools in Derby. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 September 2023, report published 26 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 19 September 2023
Lees Brook Academy is a caring and inclusive school. The school has high expectations of pupils. However, some staff do not always ensure that all pupils work well in lessons. Pupils are happy at school. They said that behaviour has improved. Most pupils behave well in lessons and at unstructured times. The school is calm and orderly. There are positive relationships between staff and pupils. Pupils said that teachers are fair when dealing with any conduct issues. They said that bullying happens occasionally. Pupils are confident that staff will deal with any incidents well. Pupils feel safe in school. They know who they can talk to if they have any concerns. They feel well supported. Pupils have many opportunities to develop their talents and interests. There is a wide range of extra-curricular clubs that many pupils take part in. For example, pupils attend badminton, basketball and football clubs. Many pupils also take part in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme. Pupils can also contribute to the life of the school by being anti-bullying ambassadors, behaviour mentors, prefects and by being on the student council. Many pupils enjoy taking on these responsibilities.
What the school should improve
- In some lessons, teachers do not always check pupils' understanding well enough. This means that gaps in learning and misconceptions are not always addressed. As a result, some pupils do not achieve as well as they could. The school should ensure that all teachers systematically check pupils' understanding so that gaps in learning and misconceptions can be addressed.
- Some teachers do not always check that pupils are completing work, and some pupils do not do enough work in lessons. This means that some pupils do not always develop their knowledge and skills in some subjects. The school should ensure that teachers check that pupils are completing work to the required standard so that all pupils develop their knowledge and skills in all subjects.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
209 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,061 pupils on roll, with places for 1,147
Schools near Lees Brook Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Park School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 48.7 |
| Da Vinci Academy | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 34.7 |
| UTC Derby Pride Park | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 42.0 |
| Landau Forte College | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 55.4 |
| Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 45.3 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ARCHWAY LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Clare Watson
- Phone
- 01332671723
- Address
- Morley Road, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 4QX
- Local authority
- Derby
- URN
- 143934
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.