The Dukeries Academy is an Academy (Academy sponsor led). The school consists of mixed pupils aged between 11 and 18 and has a capacity of 750. The school was last rated as Good by Ofsted on 12 Oct 2016.
This school has strong academic results. It is in the top 30% of Secondary schools in England based on Key Stage 4 GCSE performance and ranking according to the Attainment 8 score (how well pupils of the school have performed in up to 8 qualifications).
Attainment 8 score
Progress 8 score
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs
English Baccalaureate
| School | Local Authority | England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils entering EBacc | 35% | 36% | 40% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.85 | 4.12 | 4.07 |
Percentage of students completing
Progress Score
Averages per A level entry
| School | Local Authority | England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Grade | C- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Points | 27.13 | 32.17 | 32.87 |
Percentage of students completing
Progress Score
Average results per academic qualifications
| School | Local Authority | England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Grade | C- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Points | 27.04 | 32.19 | 33.02 |
Inspectorate | The Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) |
Inspection reports | |
Latest inspection rating | |
Latest inspection date | 12 Oct 2016 |
Latest inspection summary: | |
| Category | Assessment |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal development | No Judgement |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding is effective | Yes |
| Sixth form provision | Good |
| Applications and Offers | |
|---|---|
| Total preferred applications | 162 |
| Of which first preference applications | 108 |
| Of which second preference applications | 26 |
| Of which third preference applications | 21 |
| Total offers made | 120 |
| Of which first preference offers | 108 |
| Of which second preference offers | 5 |
| Of which third preference offers | 1 |
The percentage of students staying in education or employment (the year) after completing their GCSEs:
Breakdown of destinations:
| Destination | School | Local Authority | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staying in education | 87% | 85% | 87% |
| Staying in employment | 3% | 4% | 3% |
| Staying in Apprenticeships | 2% | 5% | 4% |
| Not staying in education or employment | 7% | 5% | 5% |
The percentage of students progressing to higher education or training (in the two years) after completing their A Levels:
Breakdown of destinations:
| Destination | School | Local Authority | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degrees | 35% | 55% | 58% |
Of which top third higher education institutions
| 8% | 18% | 19% |
Of which Russell Group institutions
| 6% | 15% | 14% |
Of which Oxford or Cambridge | 0% | 1% | 1% |
| Higher Apprenticeships | 0% | 1% | 1% |
| Other study at level 4 or 5 | 0% | 5% | 3% |
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PROPERTY | £Not available |