Noel-Baker Academy

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 16

Ofsted: Good

Bracknell Drive, Alvaston, Derby, DE24 0BROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Noel-Baker Academy is a secondary school in Derby for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 116 schools in Derby. It ranks 14th of 18 secondary schools in Derby. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 15 February 2022, report published 3 April 2022

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

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

212 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score36.3

36.3, 9.8 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths29.7%

29.7%, 15.7 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths55.7%

55.7%, 9.1 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc34.4%

34.4%, 6.1 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.27

3.27, 0.82 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

1,230 pupils on roll, with places for 1,400

Eligible for free school meals48.9%

48.9%, 22.4 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language8.2%

8.2%, 13.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15.7%

15.7%, 0.9 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4%

4%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Noel-Baker Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Alvaston Moor Academy	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Requires improvement	Attainment 8: 32.4
Chellaston Academy	1 mile	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: L.E.A.D. ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 11 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: No
Headteacher: Mr Paul Greenough
Phone: 01332572026
Website: noelbakeracademy.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Bracknell Drive, Alvaston, Derby, DE24 0BR
Local authority: Derby
URN: 143853

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.