Is Castle Donington College a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 19 June 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 23rd of 44 secondary schools in Leicestershire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Castle Donington College's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Castle Donington College averaged an Attainment 8 score of 46.7 (England: 46.2). 51.8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Castle Donington College?

Applications for Year 7 places at Castle Donington College starting in September 2028 close on 31 October 2027. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2028 (or the next working day).

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Castle Donington College

Mount Pleasant, Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2LN

Local ranking23rd of 44 secondary schools in Leicestershire

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

645

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 19 June 2024. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 46.7 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 51.8% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 69.3% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 137

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 90.0%
Continued in education: 79.0%
Apprenticeships: 7.0%
Employment: 3.0%
Not sustained: 5.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 684
Boys: 336 (49%)
Girls: 348 (51%)
Capacity: 645 (106% full)
SEND: 18.6%
FSM Eligible: 19.1%
EAL: 5.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.0%
SEN Support: 16.5%
Budget per Pupil: £6,721/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 8.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 19.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 89.1%
White Other: 4.1%
Mixed Other: 1.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.2%
Asian Other: 1.1%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.8%
White Irish: 0.5%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.5%

89.1%

White British

4.1%

White Other

1.5%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01332810528

postroom@cdcollege.uk

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Mount Pleasant

Derby, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 138820
UKPRN: 10039058
Establishment No.: 4031
Trust: EAST MIDLANDS EDUCATION TRUST

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