Hardest Secondary Schools to Get into in Derbyshire Revealed

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As pupils across the country are sitting their GCSE exams, a ranking of the hardest secondary schools to get into in Derbyshire has been created. The list is based on the latest Derbyshire County Council figures, which show admission figures for the 2023/2024 academic year. The ranking takes into account the number of applications submitted and the number of students who received acceptance letters, with the percentage of successful applications calculated.

Key Takeaways:

  • John Flamsteed Community School in Denby had the lowest success rate of 30 per cent, with 402 students applying for 120 spaces.
  • Netherthorpe School in Staveley had a success rate of 37 per cent, with 456 applications submitted for 170 places available.
  • David Nieper Academy in Alfreton had a success rate of 39 per cent, with 358 applications received for 140 places available.
  • Outwood Academy Newbold in Chesterfield had a success rate of 41 per cent, with 439 pupils applying but only 180 applicants accepted.
  • Friesland School in Sandiacre also had a success rate of 41 per cent, with 555 pupils applying for 225 places.
  • The Bolsover School had a success rate of 47 per cent, with 364 applications submitted for 170 places available.
  • The Pingle Academy in Swadlincote, Heanor Gate Spencer Academy, New Mills School, and Outwood Academy Hasland Hall all had a success rate of 49 per cent.
  • Multiple schools had success rates below 50 per cent, indicating a high competition for places.

Statistics:

  • 402 students applied to John Flamsteed Community School, with 120 spaces available and a success rate of 30 per cent.
  • 456 applications were submitted to Netherthorpe School, with 170 places available and a success rate of 37 per cent.
  • 358 applications were received by David Nieper Academy, with 140 places available and a success rate of 39 per cent.
  • 439 pupils applied to Outwood Academy Newbold, with only 180 applicants accepted and a success rate of 41 per cent.
  • 555 pupils applied to Friesland School, with 225 places available and a success rate of 41 per cent.
  • 364 applications were submitted to The Bolsover School, with 170 places available and a success rate of 47 per cent.
  • 485 applications were submitted to The Pingle Academy, with 240 students accepted and a success rate of 49 per cent.

Sources:

  • Derbyshire County Council, 2023/2024 academic year admission figures
  • Derbyshire County Council, latest Derbyshire secondary school admission figures
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