The Telegraph has created a new secondary school league table for 2025 using a unique 40-point scoring system based on 10 categories.
These include English Baccalaureate scores, Attainment 8 scores, Progress 8 score, Disadvantaged pupils score, Comparison with local authority, Pupil destinations, Entries options, Oversubscribed schools, Class size and Truancy.
Based on their total, the schools are given one of the following ratings – Very Good, Good, Fair, Below Average and Well Below Average.
The newspaper has said that the system was “designed to highlight a range of key data points, measuring key academic, behavioural and organisational performance”.
The ranking below includes these Derbyshire schools which performed the worst this year – receiving the Below Average and Well Below Average ratings.
5. Kirk Hallam Community Academy, Kirk Hallam - Well Below Average
Kirk Hallam Community Academy was also classed as 'well below average' - receiving a score of 17/40 on The Telegraph's GCSE league table. The school has a 5+ rate of just 0.7%. Photo: Google
6. Aldercar High School, Langley Mill - Well Below Average
Aldercar High School at Daltons Close in Langley Mill received a score of 17/40 on The Telegraph's GCSE league table. This means the school is classed as 'well below average'. It has a 5+ rate of 2%. Photo: Google
7. David Nieper Academy, Alfreton - Well Below Average
David Nieper Academy at Grange Street in Alfreton, received a score of 17/40 on The Telegraph's GCSE league table. This means the school is classed as 'well below average'. It has a 5+ rate of 4.1%. Photo: Google
8. The Long Eaton School - Well Below Average
The Long Eaton School received a score of 18/40 on The Telegraph's GCSE league table, making it 'well below average'. The school, located at Thoresby Road, Long Eaton, has a 5+ rate of 3.5%. Photo: Google