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Murray Park Community School

State school · Derby, DE3 9LL
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 1,158 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,158 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Derby City Council

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Nicola Caley

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Ravensdale Junior School 18 %
Reigate Park Primary Academy 16 %
Silverhill Primary School 14 %
Other 13 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Mickleover Primary School 12 %
Brackensdale Primary School 10 %
Brackensdale Spencer Academy 6 %
The Bemrose School 2 %
Hardwick Primary School 2 %
St James' Church of England Aided Junior School 2 %
Kirk Langley CofE Primary School 2 %
Firs Primary School 2 %
Ashgate Primary School 2 %
Unknown 2 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
62%
LA avg.
58%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
70
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
27.1 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,158
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement

What the school says

At Murray Park we believe that there are many factors which contribute to a successful and happy secondary school experience. We believe every child is entitled to high quality teaching and learning, with a curriculum tailored to meet their individual needs. We also aim to provide a range of enrichment activities and strive for excellence in pastoral care in order to meet students needs beyond the formal curriculum. We have a track record of excellence in all of these areas.

Contact the school

Address

Murray Road
Mickleover
Derby
Derbyshire
DE3 9LL
Get directions

Telephone: 01332 515921

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.murraypark.derby.sch.uk

Local authority: Derby City Council

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School data & information Murray Park Community School Murray Road, Mickleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 9LL
1,158 Pupil numbers
32 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
17 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
70 Number of teachers
21 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
62%
LA avg.
58%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
44.00
LA avg.
42.10
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.03 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 4
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 216 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 5
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 152 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 212 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 213 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 4
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 60 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 64 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 6
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 5
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 5
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 33 6
Ancient History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 4

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Murray Park Community School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2.2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
27.1 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
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