Littleover Community School, based in Derby, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Littleover Community School currently has around 1822 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.3% boys and 51.7% girls. Around 14.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.6%.

The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 29.5%. pakistani pupils make up about 28.4% , followed by indian at 20.1%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (93%) , including 54% who stay in school sixth forms and 37% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Pastures Hill, Derby, DE23 4BZ
Website: http://www.littleover.derby.sch.uk
Telephone: 01332513219
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Derby
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Laura Johnson
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 112956

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 19/10/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1801
Number of Pupils: 1822
Number of Boys: 880
Number of Girls: 942

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6% 4%
Persistent absence: 16.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British29.50%538
Pakistani28.40%517
Indian20.10%367
Other (any other ethnic group)3.70%68
African3.00%54
Other Asian3.00%54
Other Mixed2.70%50
White and Asian2.50%46
Other White2.10%39
White and Black Caribbean1.30%24
Caribbean0.90%17
Chinese0.90%16
Unclassified0.70%13
White and Black African0.40%8
Bangladeshi0.30%6
Other Black0.20%4
Gypsy/Roma0.10%1
Irish0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well above average (0.53)
Of the 294 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 288 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.53
Town average
-0.19
Local authority average
-0.14
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
77%
Town average
28%
Local authority average
37%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
61%
Town average
39%
Local authority average
45%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
55.3
Town average
43.7
Local authority average
46.6
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
5.3
Town average
3.7
Local authority average
4.0
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
97%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stonehill Nursery School
Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ
3out of 4 3,182 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy
Carlisle Avenue , Littleover DE23 3ES
3out of 4 798 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Carlyle Infant and Nursery School
Carlisle Avenue , Littleover DE23 3ES
- not rated 798 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Griffe Field Primary School
Grosvenor Drive , Littleover DE23 3UQ
- not rated 954 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Griffe Field Primary School
Grosvenor Drive , Littleover DE23 3UQ
4out of 4 962 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Wren Park Primary School
Jackson Avenue , Mickleover DE3 9AY
- not rated 1,183 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Littleover Community School
Pastures Hill , Littleover DE23 4BZ
3out of 4 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Derby Moor Community Sports College
Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS
- not rated 952 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Derby Moor Spencer Academy
Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS
3out of 4 952 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Murray Park Community School
Murray Road , Mickleover DE3 9LL
3out of 4 2,264 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
The Village Community School
Village Street , Old Normanton DE23 8DF
- not rated 3,053 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Mackworth College, Derby
Prince Charles Avenue , Mackworth DE22 4LR
- not rated 2,880 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Bemrose School
Uttoxeter New Road , DE22 3HU
3out of 4 2,725 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Derby Grammar School
Rykneld Road , Littleover DE23 4BX
- not rated 607 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Derby High School
Hillsway , Littleover DE23 3DT
- not rated 884 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Ivy House School
Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS
4out of 4 952 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Ivy House School
Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS
- not rated 952 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
The Millennium Centre
Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 7FS
- not rated 952 yd Sixth form centres Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.