Best 3 All-through schools in East Midlands – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of all-through schools: Wootton Park School (All-through) in Northampton; The Bemrose School (All-through) in Derby; Serlby Park Academy (All-through) in Doncaster — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Wootton Park School, The Bemrose School and Serlby Park Academy. They are all-through phase and free schools, foundation school and academy sponsor led type located around Northampton, Derby, Derbyshire and Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Wootton Park School), published Sep 2019. The lowest is 2 (The Bemrose School), published May 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for The Bemrose School (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,350, combined total ≈ 4,000, typical FSM 30–35%, range 10–15%–40–45%; all within the DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST trust.

🔒 Export (Pro)

Attribute	Wootton Park School NN4 0HZ	The Bemrose School DE22 3HU	Serlby Park Academy DN11 8EF
Phase / Type	All-through • Free schools	All-through • Foundation school	All-through • Academy sponsor led
Location	Northampton NN4 0HZ	Derby Derbyshire DE22 3HU	Doncaster South Yorkshire DN11 8EF
Latest Ofsted	1 11 Sep 2019	2 6 May 2024	2 29 Nov 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,550 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,000 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1260	1400	1230
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	West Northamptonshire (941)	Derby (831)	DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
Website	www.woottonparkschool.org.uk	www.bemrose.derby.sch.uk	www.serlbyparkacademy.org.uk
Telephone	01604931139	01332366711	01302742535
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Wootton Park School

NN4 0HZ

Phase / Type: All-through • Free schools
Location: Northampton
NN4 0HZ
Ofsted: 1 11 Sep 2019
Pupils: ≈ 1,550 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: West Northamptonshire (941)
Website: www.woottonparkschool.org.uk
Telephone: 01604931139

The Bemrose School

DE22 3HU

Phase / Type: All-through • Foundation school
Location: Derby
Derbyshire
DE22 3HU
Ofsted: 2 6 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Derby (831)
Website: www.bemrose.derby.sch.uk
Telephone: 01332366711

Serlby Park Academy

DN11 8EF

Phase / Type: All-through • Academy sponsor led
Location: Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN11 8EF
Ofsted: 2 29 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,000 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
Website: www.serlbyparkacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 01302742535

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.