Best 3 Secondary schools in Derby – 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 secondary schools: Landau Forte College (Secondary) in Derby; Allestree Woodlands School (Secondary) in Derby; UTC Derby Pride Park (Secondary) in Derby — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Landau Forte College, Allestree Woodlands School and UTC Derby Pride Park. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led, academy converter and university technical college type located around Derby, Derbyshire and Derby. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Landau Forte College), published Apr 2024. The lowest is 2 (Allestree Woodlands School), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Allestree Woodlands School (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,050, combined total ≈ 3,100, typical FSM 25–30%, range 20–25%–30–35%; spread across trusts such as Landau Forte Charitable Trust and The Sheffield UTC Academy Trust.

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Attribute	Landau Forte College DE1 2LF	Allestree Woodlands School DE22 2LW	UTC Derby Pride Park DE24 8PU
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • University technical college
Location	Derby Derbyshire DE1 2LF	Derby Derbyshire DE22 2LW	Derby DE24 8PU
Latest Ofsted	1 29 Apr 2024	2 10 Jun 2024	2 18 Jan 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1125	1300	600
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Landau Forte Charitable Trust	Derby (831)	The Sheffield UTC Academy Trust
Website	www.landau-forte.org.uk	woodlands.derby.sch.uk	www.utcderby.org.uk
Telephone	01332204040	01332551921	01332477400
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Landau Forte College

DE1 2LF

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Derby
Derbyshire
DE1 2LF
Ofsted: 1 29 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Landau Forte Charitable Trust
Website: www.landau-forte.org.uk
Telephone: 01332204040

Allestree Woodlands School

DE22 2LW

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Derby
Derbyshire
DE22 2LW
Ofsted: 2 10 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Derby (831)
Website: woodlands.derby.sch.uk
Telephone: 01332551921

UTC Derby Pride Park

DE24 8PU

Phase / Type: Secondary • University technical college
Location: Derby
DE24 8PU
Ofsted: 2 18 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Sheffield UTC Academy Trust
Website: www.utcderby.org.uk
Telephone: 01332477400

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.