West Park School, based in Derby, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character.
West Park School currently has around 1463 pupils on roll, which is about 105% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.7% boys and 51.3% girls. Around 24.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 28.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (85.2%).
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 94% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (76%) , including 10% who stay in school sixth forms and 50% progressing to further education , while 12% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | West Road, Derby, DE21 7BT |
| Website: | http://www.westpark.derby.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01332662337 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Derby |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Scott McGregor |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 136634 |
Ofsted inspection date: 26/04/2016
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1390 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1463 |
| Number of Boys: | 712 |
| Number of Girls: | 751 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 28.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 85.20% | 1247 |
| Other White | 4.10% | 60 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.50% | 37 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 21 |
| Other Mixed | 1.40% | 21 |
| African | 1.20% | 18 |
| Indian | 0.80% | 12 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 10 |
| Other Asian | 0.50% | 8 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.50% | 7 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 6 |
| Caribbean | 0.40% | 6 |
| Pakistani | 0.30% | 5 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.10% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Primary School Springfield Primary School , West Road DE21 7AB | 3out of 4 | 199 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary School West Road , Spondon DE21 7AB | - not rated | 199 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburgh's Church of England VA Primary School Church Street , Spondon DE21 7LL | - not rated | 356 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburgh's CofE Primary School Church Street , Spondon DE21 7LL | 3out of 4 | 356 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Hill Primary School Lime Grove , Chaddesden DE21 6WL | 3out of 4 | 883 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Park School West Road , Spondon DE21 7BT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Park School West Road , Spondon DE21 7BT | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Academy Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | 3out of 4 | 1,665 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Community School Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | - not rated | 1,665 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lees Brook Community Sports College Morley Road , Chaddesden DE21 4QX | - not rated | 1,665 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Tertiary College, Wilmorton London Road , Wilmorton DE24 8UG | - not rated | 2,981 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morley Hall Preparatory School Hill House , Morley Road DE21 4QZ | - not rated | 2,166 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ockbrook School The Settlement , Ockbrook DE72 3RJ | - not rated | 2,756 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Pride Academy 20 Orient Way , Pride Park DE24 8BY | 4out of 4 | 3,060 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.