West Park School, Derby
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
West Park School is a caring environment where pupils feel safe and enjoy coming to school. With strong teaching, high expectations, and excellent support for all learners including those with additional needs, most pupils achieve well. The school offers a vibrant range of activities and clubs, plus well-structured careers guidance to help pupils prepare for their future.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve well at the end of key stage 4, including those with special educational needs -
- Strong behaviour and positive relationships between staff and pupils with clear routines and expectations -
- Broad and ambitious curriculum delivered effectively by most teachers with secure subject knowledge -
- Excellent support for pupils with additional needs through well-structured provision and tailored strategies -
- Wide range of clubs and enrichment activities including sports, drama, and Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme
Areas for Improvement
- Checking pupils' understanding is not done consistently well in all subjects, meaning some learning gaps and misconceptions are not addressed -
- Not all pupils develop a good understanding of fundamental British values, which may leave some less prepared for modern Britain
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school has created a positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Chess, drama, sea shanty club, rainbow club, Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme, sports clubs, WestFest annual event
West Park School is a caring secondary school where pupils enjoy learning and achieve well. The school has maintained good standards and continues to provide a safe, orderly environment with high expectations.
At a Glance
27.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
158 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
24.2
Avg class size
60
Total classes
9 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
105%
Over capacity
1,454 pupils
1,390 capacity
64 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Derby
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Derby
Admissions Demand - Derby
Places available
3,646
Applications
3,185
Got 1st preference
84.1%
Got preferred school
97.0%
Secondary admissions across Derby (2025/26)
Inspection History(5)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
10.03312%
Overall absence
27.53526%
Persistent absence
1,489
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
West Park School
Springfield Primary School
St Werburgh's CofE Primary School
Cherry Tree Hill Primary School
Chaddesden Park Primary School
Borrow Wood Primary School
Meadow Farm Community Primary School
Asterdale Primary School
Cavendish Close Junior Academy
St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Cavendish Close Infant School
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