GCSE 2025/26
#1,837 of 3,312
Similar to most schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Dec 2024
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 144533.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 45, similar to England, similar to Derbyshire | 45.2 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 67.5%, similar to England, similar to Derbyshire | 64.8% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 48.5%, similar to England, better than Derbyshire | 44.5% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 11.2%, worse than England, similar to Derbyshire | 10.4% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 64.5%, better than England, better than Derbyshire | 59.8% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 169 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 914 |
| Girls | 430 |
| Boys | 484 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 37.9% |
| First language not English | 4.2% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 830 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 0% |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 175 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 46 |
| Average class size | 24.8 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 10.9 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 54.76 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 15.88 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 40.31 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 54.5 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 45.7 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 7.8 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 1 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Offers made (Year 7)Places offered on national offer day. | 182 |
| Applications (Year 7)Includes every preference parents listed. | 312 |
| First preference applications (Year 7)Families who put this school as their first choice. | 203 |
| First preference offers (Year 7)First-choice applicants who were offered a place. | 179 |
| Applications from another local authority (Year 7) | 13 |
Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 7.1%, better than England, better than Derbyshire | 8.1% | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 17.5%, better than England, better than Derbyshire | 20.3% | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 2.2%, better than England, better than Derbyshire | 3.7% | 3.6% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 8.7% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 4.5% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0.1% |
| Permanent exclusions | 1 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 90.7% |
| Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education. | 85.1% |
| Further education | 52.8% |
| School sixth form | 32.3% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 8.1% |
| Employment | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% |
| Sixth form college | 0% |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Eureka Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Mar 2013. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Belmont Primary School | Foundation school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Nov 2022. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Three Trees CofE Junior Academy | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Apr 2026. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Three Trees Infant Academy | Academy sponsor led | Inadequate Ofsted rating. Inspected 29 Nov 2022. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Springfield Junior School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Feb 2024. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Hartshorne CofE Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 May 2024. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | St Edward's Catholic Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2019. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 22 Oct 2024. | |
| 1.2 mi | Secondary | The Pingle Academy | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Feb 2026. | |
| 1.3 mi | Primary | Albert Village Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Sept 2013. |
Granville Academy is rated Good, last inspected on 3 Dec 2024. Recent Ofsted inspections have no single overall grade, so Area360 summarises the inspection grades.
Granville Academy ranks 1,837 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (similar to most schools).
In 2025/26, 48.5% of pupils at Granville Academy got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 45 (England 46.2).
For Year 7 entry in 2026/27, Granville Academy made 182 offers from 312 applications (1.7 per offer), and 179 of 203 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.
Granville Academy has 914 pupils aged 11 to 16.
Granville Academy had 830 school places in 2024/25.
No, Granville Academy teaches pupils up to age 16.
At Granville Academy, the average class had 24.8 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 16.7 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at Granville Academy missed 7.1% of sessions (England 8%), and 17.5% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.