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We are committed to providing an excellent education for the pupils at Derby Moor. The school is caring, good-humoured and well-disciplined. We have a stimulating atmosphere in which motivation can thrive and in which we can help everyone to flourish, to achieve their targets and to feel valued.
NOTICE OF DELAY IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF OUR BUILDING PROJECTWe are disappointed to have to announce that due to delays in the building programme as detailed in the statement we will not be moving into our new accommodation until January 2013. Please note that additional closure dates previously published to allow us to make the move will now no longer be possible and so for confirmation the following are the correct start and end dates of the terms either side of the summer break:
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Derby Moor Community Sports College Trust will be running the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze award from this Spring. The programme is open to all students provided you are 14 years or over.
If you are interested in taking part please obtain a form from your Form Tutor and return it to them as soon as possible.
This programme is a great opportunity to learn new skills and meet new people and can be tailored to include the things you enjoy or always wished you could take part in.
We look forward to receiving your applications!
Upcoming Events at Derby Moor
- Year 10 Making Opportunities - Monday 2nd July 2012 & Thursday 5th July 2012 at University of Derby (All Day)
- Year 9 Enterprise Day – Tuesday 10th July 2012 & Thursday 12th July 2012 at University of Derby (All Day)
- Interview Evening - October 2012: 5.30pm to 9.00pm (TBC)
- Citizenship Market Place Event - February 2013: 3.00pm - 5.00pm (TBC)
Click here to download our Upcoming Events Flyer
We are always looking for facilitators from Industry who can attend our events and work with students on activities based around the world of work and business. If you are a business wanting to create links with schools and work with young people, then we’d love to hear from you. For more information contact Faye Peapell or Lizzie Brailsford on: 01332 772706, f.peapell@derbymoor.derby.sch.uk or e.brailsford@derbymoor.derby.sch.uk
Derby Pride Academy
The Derby Pride Academy will open its doors to students in September 2012, having been given the green light by the Department of Education last November. Derby Pride Academy will be an Alternative Provision Free School, for students aged between 11 and 16 years of age.
The Free Schools Programme allows teachers, charities, parents and education experts to open schools. The Derby Pride Academy's Project Steering Group have been working hard behind the scenes to ensure the school is a success.
In its first year, the school will offer 50 full time placement equivalents.
Derby Pride Academy Website: http://www.derbyprideacademy.org
INCREASE IN PUBLISHED ADMISSION NUMBERS
From September 2012 our published admission numbers for Years 7 – 11 will increase to 266. This will increase our capacity by 14 students per year group, 70 overall. All other admission arrangements remain the same, with the exception of the oversubscription criteria which will be amended to reflect the new school situation. The amended oversubscription criteria will be available to appealing parents prior to 1st April 2012.
RACING TO THE TOP OF THE LEAGUE TABLES
The Department for Education published Secondary School League tables last week and we would like to pass on the good news that in the most important measure we excelled.
The most important figure in the league tables is the Value Added Score – which looks at the progress made by students in their best 8 subjects including English and Maths
Our VA score is 1033 – significantly above the norm of 1000.
BSF UPDATE
We are pleased to tell you that we have now taken possession of the first phase of the building refurbishment. This is known as the Honour section of the school.
Please see a few photographs of this new area.
2011 GCSE EXAM RESULTS UPDATE...final results were better than we previously told you!!!
90%
of students gained 5+A*-C grades.
50%
of students gained 5+A*-C grades including English and Maths.
ANOTHER RECORD BREAKING YEAR IN THE SCHOOL’S HISTORY!!!
Sixth Form
Again this year students gained exceptionally high results with 80% of grades at A*-C at A Level. With 52% of these being A*-B grade.
Key Stage 4
At GCSE and equivalent we are very proud that 88% of students achieved 5+A*-C grades this year – up 8% on last year and the best ever achieved in the history of the school. 49% (up by 4%) gained 5+ A*-C grades including English and maths - our government set target (via RaiseONLINE) indicates that this is a level of progress expected in the top 10% of schools against the prior attainment of our students. 98% of students also gained 5+A*-G grades. Over a quarter of students gained 3+A*-A grades (27%).
This continued improvement reflects the progress that we have made as a school over the last 5 years and a real shift in expectations within our school community. Standards in learning, behaviour and citizenship now reflect a good school. Our students make us proud with not just their academic progress but with their progress as responsible young people who are going on to further study, apprenticeships or employment and to make positive contributions to their communities.
We have so much to look forward to with our new buildings now rising up on site but also through the activities of our Trust – with students taking many opportunities to extend their learning and to volunteer in a growing range of community activities. Working with committed staff and Governors and with the support of parents, our students are now seeing outcomes which are taking them forward in ways that are a testament to a hard working and ambitious school community.
We are thrilled with these results and look forward to continued improvement in the future.
Wendy Whelan
Headteacher
Most Improved
We are very proud to have been given this most improved school award – many thanks to our students of 2010, their families and our staff for supporting them in this achievement.
Learning Gateway Survey
Have you been using the SIMS Learning Gateway? Please share your experiences with us and help us improve the Gateway by taking our Parent Survey.
Important Notice:
Main Reception has moved to the end of the Technology corridor next to Ivy House School; it is accessible by visitors from the car park at the back of Cromford building. Additional signs have been placed on the drive and the front doors of Derwent to re-direct visitors. The Exams Office has also been moved next to the new Main Reception.
School Site Map is available for download:
School Site Map
Our School Prospectus
Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important responsibilities you undertake. The purpose of our Prospectus is to give you information about Derby Moor Community Sports College Trust to help you make the right choice for you and your child.
The prospectus includes the following:
- Ethos and Values
- Vertical Tutoring System
- Curriculum Delivery and Entitlement
- SEN & Inclusion
- Personal & Social Development
- Student Welfare
- Sixth Form - Millennium Centre
- Sports College Status and Trust Partnership
- Building Schools for the Future (BSF)
- Key Members of staff for you and your child
School Prospectus is available to download:
School Prospectus
Free School Meals - Are you missing out?
If you receive benefits, your child could be entitled to free school meals. Don't miss out - apply now!!
Application Form for Free School Meals
Lettings
Please find out more information about our Lettings Policy.
Download:
Derby Moor College - Lettings.pdf (123.74 kB)
Latest Events
Parents Forum Evening
Date: May 24, 2012
Our Parents Forum discussion group gives the opportunity for parents to give feedback and ask questions about school related issues. It is highly successful in helping us move forward and settling parent and student queries.
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