Allestree Woodlands School

About Allestree Woodlands School

Allestree Woodlands School is an academy converter in Derby, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,400 pupils on roll. It is part of THE TWO COUNTIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 April 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.3 (2025/26). 19.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Derby →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,400 / 1,300 (108%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

23 April 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Blenheim Drive, Derby, Derby, DE22 2LW

Phone

01332551921

Headteacher

Gemma Penny

Website

www.woodlands.ttct.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Allestree Woodlands School?

Allestree Woodlands School is an academy converter in Derby, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Allestree Woodlands School have?

Allestree Woodlands School has 1,400 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Allestree Woodlands School's Ofsted rating?

Allestree Woodlands School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 April 2024).

How does Allestree Woodlands School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Allestree Woodlands School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.3 in 2025/26.

Is Allestree Woodlands School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Allestree Woodlands School is part of THE TWO COUNTIES TRUST.

Where is Allestree Woodlands School?

Allestree Woodlands School is located at Blenheim Drive, Derby, Derby, DE22 2LW.