Allestree Woodlands School
Academy converter · sixth form · 1,373 pupils
87% stayed in education · Attainment 8 46.5
Further education
Derby College
- Pupils on roll
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- Free school meals
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- Year 11 cohort 2025
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- Ofsted
- Not covered by Ofsted school inspections
Results below include those reported under the school’s previous registrations: Derby Tertiary College, Wilmorton (URN 130642); Mackworth College, Derby (URN 130643); Broomfield College (URN 130644); South East Derbyshire College (URN 130640, until 15 February 2010).
What the data says
Derby College is a 16–19 provider, so there is no Year 11 cohort: this page covers where its students went after 16–18 study and what they achieved.
Among the 2,498 students who left the sixth form in 2023, 20% went to university (Derby 28%, England 37%), and 6% of level 3 students progressed to one of the most selective universities, against 19% nationally; 12% started an apprenticeship, well above the 7% England average.
A level grades average C, below the England average of B-; 7% of students achieved AAB or better including two facilitating subjects (England 18%). The largest A level subjects are Psychology, Sociology and Business Studies.
Where pupils went after Year 11
Destinations of the 2023 Year 11 leavers, measured the following year: the share in a sustained place for at least two terms. Compared with all state-funded schools in Derby and England.
The Department for Education has not published destination figures for this school (new school, small cohort or not a state-funded school).
Where students went after sixth form
Destinations of students who finished 16–18 study in 2023, measured the following year.
University (higher education)Further educationOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | Derby College | Derby | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students in the cohort | 2,498 | 3,281 | 541,441 |
| Any sustained destination | 76% | 78% | 79% |
| University (higher education) | 20% | 28% | 37% |
| — most selective universities (top third), of level 3 students | 6% | 16% | 19% |
| Further education | 9% | 8% | 5% |
| Apprenticeship | 12% | 12% | 7% |
| Employment | 33% | 30% | 28% |
| No sustained destination | 19% | 17% | 16% |
GCSE results 2025
No published Key Stage 4 results for this school.
A levels and other level 3 courses
| Measure | Derby College | Derby | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students at the end of 16–18 study | 5,606 | — | — |
| — of whom A level students | 311 | 1,095 | 261,341 |
| Average A level grade | C | C+ | B- |
| Average points per A level entry | 30.70 | 34.12 | 35.00 |
| Average grade, best 3 A levels | C | C+ | B- |
| AAB or better with two facilitating subjects | 7% | 16% | 18% |
| Average grade, applied general courses | — | — | — |
| Average grade, T levels | — | — | — |
A level subjects
Entries as a share of A level students, compared with the share across England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 84 | 27% | 23% |
| Sociology | 76 | 24% | 13% |
| Business Studies | 75 | 24% | 13% |
| English Literature | 45 | 14% | 11% |
| English Language | 44 | 14% | 4% |
| History | 42 | 14% | 13% |
| Biology | 39 | 13% | 20% |
| Law | 38 | 12% | 4% |
| Geography | 30 | 10% | 10% |
| Mathematics | 30 | 10% | 31% |
| Chemistry | 24 | 8% | 17% |
| Computer Science | 22 | 7% | 5% |
| Fine Art | 22 | 7% | 3% |
| Media Studies | 22 | 7% | 4% |
| Politics | 18 | 6% | 6% |
| Film Studies | 18 | 6% | 2% |
| Religious Studies | 15 | 5% | 4% |
| Physics | 12 | 4% | 12% |
| Spanish | 10 | 3% | 2% |
| French | 7 | 2% | 1% |
| Geology | 6 | 2% | 0% |
| Philosophy | — | — | 1% |
| Italian | — | — | 0% |
| Economics | — | — | 13% |
| Arabic | — | — | 0% |
| Russian | — | — | 0% |
Applied, technical and other level 3 courses
| Subject | Qualification | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Science | VRQ Level 3 | 125 | 40% | — |
| Study Skills | Extended Project (Diploma) | 89 | 29% | — |
| Animal Husbandry: Specific Animals | VRQ Level 3 | 79 | 25% | — |
| Psychology | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 44 | 14% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 30 | 10% | — |
| Law / Legal Studies | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | 30 | 10% | — |
| Brickwork/Masonry | VRQ Level 2 | 29 | 9% | — |
| Computer Architecture / Systems | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 29 | 9% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 28 | 9% | — |
| Law / Legal Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 27 | 9% | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 27 | 9% | — |
| Electrical installation (Buildings / Construction) | VRQ Level 2 | 26 | 8% | — |
| Childcare Skills | VRQ Level 3 | 26 | 8% | — |
| Electrical installation (Buildings / Construction) | VRQ Level 3 | 25 | 8% | — |
| Computing and IT Advanced Technician | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 25 | 8% | — |
| Sports / Movement Science | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 23 | 7% | — |
| Psychology | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | 20 | 6% | — |
| Sports / Movement Science | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 19 | 6% | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 18 | 6% | — |
| Tourism | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 17 | 5% | — |
| Plumbing (Building Work) | VRQ Level 2 | 16 | 5% | — |
| Plumbing (Building Work) | VRQ Level 3 | 16 | 5% | — |
| Horses / Ponies Keeping | VRQ Level 3 | 13 | 4% | — |
| Mathematical Studies | Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3 | 11 | 4% | — |
| Construction Carpentry / Shopfitting / Erection | VRQ Level 2 | 11 | 4% | — |
| Building / Construction Operations (General / Combined) | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 10 | 3% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 10 | 3% | — |
| Building / Construction Operations (General / Combined) | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | 10 | 3% | — |
| Tourism | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 9 | 3% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 8 | 3% | — |
| Sports / Movement Science | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 8 | 3% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | 6 | 2% | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | 6 | 2% | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 6 | 2% | — |
| Hairdressing Services | VRQ Level 2 | — | — | — |
| Painting and Decorating | VRQ Level 2 | — | — | — |
| Plastering | VRQ Level 2 | — | — | — |
| Agriculture (General) | VRQ Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Environmental Management | VRQ Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Sports / Movement Science | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | — | — | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Animal Care (Non-Agricultural) | VRQ Level 2 | — | — | — |
| Beauty Therapy | VRQ Level 2 | — | — | — |
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Sources: Department for Education school and college performance tables 2024/2025 (Key Stage 4 and 16–18 results, subject entries, destination measures for 2023 leavers); Get Information About Schools register as at 19 September 2026; Ofsted management information as at 31 August 2026. Small numbers are suppressed by DfE and shown as “—”. How to read these figures.