West Park School
West Road, Spondon, Derby, DE21 7BTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
West Park School is a secondary school in Derby for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 116 schools in Derby. It ranks 5th of 18 secondary schools in Derby. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 April 2016, report published 20 May 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 June 2025
Pupils enjoy learning at this caring school. The school has high expectations of what pupils can accomplish. Most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well at the end of key stage 4. Pupils are polite and well-mannered. There are positive and respectful relationships between staff and pupils. Pupils are safe in school. They know that they have staff they can talk to if they have any worries. The school has established clear routines that pupils follow. Pupils understand the school's expectations of behaviour. They enjoy being rewarded with 'epraise' points for meeting these expectations. They behave well in lessons and at social times. As a result, the school is calm and orderly. The school provides pupils with many opportunities to develop their interests. There are a wide variety of clubs and activities that pupils take part in. For example, pupils enjoy attending chess, drama, sea shanty club, rainbow club and taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme. They also take part in a variety of sports clubs. A highlight of the school year is the annual 'WestFest' event, where pupils enjoy performing and raising money for charities.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, checks on pupils' understanding are not done consistently well. This means that pupils' gaps in learning or misconceptions are not identified or addressed. As a result, some pupils do not learn as well as they could in some subjects. The school should ensure that checks on pupils' learning are done well in all subjects so that gaps in learning and misconceptions can be resolved.
- The school has not ensured that pupils develop their understanding of fundamental British values well. Consequently, some pupils are not as well prepared for life in modern Britain as they could be. The school should ensure it provides opportunities for pupils to develop their understanding of fundamental British values.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
291 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,454 pupils on roll, with places for 1,390
Schools near West Park School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lees Brook Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 41.5 |
| Da Vinci Academy | 2 miles | 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 | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 55.4 |
| Alvaston Moor Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 32.4 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- WEST PARK SCHOOL
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Scott McGregor
- Phone
- 01332662337
- Address
- West Road, Spondon, Derby, DE21 7BT
- Local authority
- Derby
- URN
- 136634
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.