The Bemrose School

  • All-through
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 19
Ofsted: Good

Uttoxeter New Road, Derby, DE22 3HUOpen in maps

The Bemrose School is an all-through school in Derby for ages 3 to 19. It is one of the 116 schools in Derby. It ranks 15th of 18 secondary schools in Derby. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 13 March 2024, report published 6 May 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

57 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths58%

58%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths5%

5%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score104

104, 2 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

175 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score33.8

33.8, 12.3 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths25.1%

25.1%, 20.3 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths41.7%

41.7%, 23.1 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc10.3%

10.3%, 30.2 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score2.72

2.72, 1.37 below the England average of 4.09.

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

7 students

Average point score per A level entry27.14

27.14, 7.86 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C-, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,429 pupils on roll, with places for 1,400

Eligible for free school meals47.4%

47.4%, 20.9 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language61.1%

61.1%, 39.5 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support8.7%

8.7%, 6.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.4%

4.4%, 1.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Bemrose School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Derby Cathedral School0.5 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 41.5
Derby High School1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 60.1
Murray Park Community School1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 40.6
Landau Forte College1 mileOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 55.4
Normanton House School1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 50.3

School details

School type
Foundation school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Trust
Bemrose Educational Trust
Age range
3 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Neil Wilkinson
Phone
01332366711
Website
bemrose.derby.sch.uk
Address
Uttoxeter New Road, Derby, DE22 3HU
Local authority
Derby
URN
112951

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.