Open Other Secondary Mixed

City of Derby Academy

Farmhouse Road, Derby, DE24 3AR
Part of: TAPESTRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP (Multi-academy trust)
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City of Derby Academy
Derby, DE24 3AR
913 Pupils
1,050 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
54.50% FSM %
463 Boys
450 Girls
About City of Derby Academy

City of Derby Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Derby, Derby, in the East Midlands region of England for pupils aged 11–16. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 913 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,050. Current headteacher: A Harding.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Derby
Region East Midlands
Administrative District Derby
Parliamentary Constituency Derby South
Ward Sinfin & Osmaston
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor TAPESTRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Opened 01-09-2017
UKPRN 10065201
URN 145132
Data Last Updated 28-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Duncan Saunders Chair of Local Governing Body 10/11/2025 30/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Duncan Saunders Chair of Local Governing Body 10/11/2025 13/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Natalie Banner Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/09/2017 30/12/2025 N/A
Mrs Sharon Taylor Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/01/2026 — N/A
Mr Adrian Harding Local Governor 23/05/2022 30/12/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Adrian Harding Local Governor 23/05/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Michele Kelly Local Governor 05/07/2023 30/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Michele Kelly Local Governor 05/07/2023 02/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Graham Knight Local Governor 05/07/2023 30/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Graham Knight Local Governor 05/07/2023 04/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Melanie Oliver Local Governor 05/11/2025 04/11/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Miss Christina Powell Local Governor 27/11/2023 30/12/2025 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
Ash Croft Primary Academy
0.29 km • Derby
Other
Stenson Fields Primary Community School
0.47 km • Derby
Other
Redwood Primary School
0.62 km • Derby
Other
Grampian Primary Academy
0.9 km • Derby
Other
Cottons Farm Primary Academy
1.27 km • Derby
Other
Gayton Junior School
2.07 km • Derby
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
City of Derby Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Derby, Derby.
City of Derby Academy has 913 pupils, with a capacity of 1,050.
City of Derby Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The Headteacher at City of Derby Academy is Mr A Harding.
City of Derby Academy is at Farmhouse Road, Sinfin, Derby, DE24 3AR, in the Derby local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at City of Derby Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
City of Derby Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr A Harding
Farmhouse Road, Sinfin, Derby, DE24 3AR
01332270450
www.cityofderbyacademy.org
Location
DE24 3AR  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 145132
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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