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Schools in Derbyshire

A council (local authority) in the East Midlands

  • Council
  • 676 schools and nurseries
  • 106,736 pupils
  • 36 towns and villages

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are close to England, and results at 16 were close to England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky
36 towns

Derbyshire at a glance

Ahead of England on attendance

How Derbyshire's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries676354 primary · 45 secondary · 233 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better94%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1159%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths45%Attainment 8 45.2, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary31%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school16%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Derbyshire

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Derbyshire primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Derbyshire

354 mainstream schools in Derbyshire, best first

Redhill Primary School

Derby, DE72 3SF · Academy · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

45 first choices, 30 offers made

Met the standard at 11100%

England 62%

Days missed
3.3%
Pupils
215
Pupils per teacher
25.0
View school Redhill Primary School
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Top Secondary Schools in Derbyshire

45 mainstream schools in Derbyshire, best first

St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

Chesterfield, S41 8AG · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

266 first choices, 203 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1660.3

England 46.2

Days missed
5.9%
Pupils
1,400
Pupils per teacher
17.6
View school St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

The Ecclesbourne School

Belper, DE56 4GS · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

229 first choices, 239 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1657.3

England 46.2

Days missed
5.8%
Pupils
1,604
Pupils per teacher
17.8
View school The Ecclesbourne School

Lady Manners School

Bakewell, DE45 1JA · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

211 first choices, 221 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1653.0

England 46.2

Days missed
6.6%
Pupils
1,405
Pupils per teacher
17.4
View school Lady Manners School
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Nurseries in Derbyshire

233 in Derbyshire, highest Ofsted grade first

Alfreton Nursery School

Alfreton, DE55 7SH · State · Nursery · Ages 2 to 5

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

No published results yet.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
74
Pupils per teacher
11.7
View school Alfreton Nursery School

Flagg Nursery School

Near Buxton, SK17 9QT · State · Nursery · Ages 2 to 5

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

No published results yet.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
57
Pupils per teacher
21.3
View school Flagg Nursery School
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Sixth Forms in Derbyshire

37 in Derbyshire, by the school's Eduscope score

St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

Chesterfield, S41 8AG · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

266 first choices, 203 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1660.3

England 46.2

Days missed
5.9%
Pupils
1,400
Pupils per teacher
17.6
View school St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

The Ecclesbourne School

Belper, DE56 4GS · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

229 first choices, 239 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1657.3

England 46.2

Days missed
5.8%
Pupils
1,604
Pupils per teacher
17.8
View school The Ecclesbourne School

Lady Manners School

Bakewell, DE45 1JA · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

211 first choices, 221 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1653.0

England 46.2

Days missed
6.6%
Pupils
1,405
Pupils per teacher
17.4
View school Lady Manners School
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Special Schools in Derbyshire

33 in Derbyshire. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Alderwasley Hall School

Derbyshire, DE56 2SR · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 20

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
115
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Alderwasley Hall School

Ashgate Croft School

Chesterfield, S40 4BN · Academy · All-through · Ages 4 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
9.7%
Pupils
160
Pupils per teacher
7.1
View school Ashgate Croft School

Brackenfield Special School

Nottingham, NG10 4DA · Special · All-through · Ages 3 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
7.2%
Pupils
283
Pupils per teacher
6.6
View school Brackenfield Special School
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Private Schools in Derbyshire

29 in Derbyshire. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Alderwasley Hall School

Derbyshire, DE56 2SR · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 20

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
115
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Alderwasley Hall School

High Grange School

Mickleover, DE3 0DR · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
94
Pupils per teacher
–
View school High Grange School

Pegasus School

Swadlincote, DE12 6RS · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
31
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Pegasus School
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The map

Every school in Derbyshire, on one map

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Hadfield Nursery School, Good in every areaGamesley Early Excellence Centre, GoodNew Mills Nursery School, GoodRipley Nursery School, GoodPinxton Nursery School, GoodAlfreton Nursery School, OutstandingSouth Normanton Nursery School, GoodFlagg Nursery School, OutstandingLeys Junior School, GoodCroft Infant School, GoodWoodbridge Junior School, Needs attention in 3 areasRiddings Infant and Nursery School, Good in every areaSwanwick Primary School, Good in every areaAshover Primary School, Strong standard in every areaAston-on-Trent Primary School, GoodBramley Vale Primary & Nursery School, GoodBamford Primary School, GoodBarlborough Primary School, Requires improvement in 1 areaNewton Primary School, GoodBlackwell Community Primary and Nursery School, Expected standard in every areaBolsover Infant School, GoodNew Bolsover Primary and Nursery School, GoodWesthouses Primary School, GoodBrockley Primary School, Requires improvement in 1 areaCutthorpe Primary School, GoodWigley Primary School, Expected standard in every areaBrassington Primary School, GoodFirfield Primary School, GoodHenry Bradley Infant School, GoodBuxton Junior School, GoodBuxton Infant School, GoodHarpur Hill Primary School, GoodCombs Infant School, Good in every areaBuxworth Primary School, GoodChinley Primary School, GoodHolmgate Primary School and Nursery, GoodClowne Junior School, GoodClowne Infant and Nursery School, GoodCrich Junior School, Good in every areaCurbar Primary School, GoodDoveridge Primary School, GoodLea Primary School, OutstandingDronfield Junior School, Good in every areaDronfield Infant School, Good in every areaWilliam Levick Primary School, GoodBirk Hill Infant & Nursery School, Needs attention in 6 areasMarsh Lane Primary School, GoodRenishaw Primary School, Needs attention in 3 areasRidgeway Primary School, GoodEgginton Primary School, Good in every areaCreswell Junior School, GoodEtwall Primary School, GoodGrindleford Primary School, GoodFindern Primary School, GoodPadfield Community Primary School, Good in every areaGrassmoor Primary School, Good in every areaHayfield Primary School, Expected standard in every areaMarlpool Junior School, GoodMarlpool Infant School, Good in every areaCoppice Primary School, GoodPenny Acres Primary School, GoodHope Primary School, Good in every areaCotmanhay Junior School, Requires improvement in 1 areaCotmanhay Infant and Nursery School, Expected standard in every areaGranby Junior School, Requires improvement in 1 areaHallam Fields Junior School, GoodCharlotte Nursery and Infant School, Requires improvement in 3 areasKilburn Infant and Nursery School, GoodKillamarsh Infant School, GoodKillamarsh Junior School, Requires improvement in 2 areasLittle Eaton Primary School, GoodHarrington Junior School, GoodParklands Infant and Nursery School, GoodLongmoor Primary School, Needs attention in 1 areaGrange Primary School, Needs attention in 5 areasDarley Dale Primary School, GoodTansley Primary School, GoodMelbourne Junior School, GoodMelbourne Infant & Nursery School, Expected standard in every areaNew Mills Primary School, GoodNewtown Primary School (High Peak Federation), GoodParwich Primary School, Expected standard or betterThornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation), GoodOverseal Primary School, Expected standard or betterPilsley Primary School, GoodPark House Primary School, GoodAnthony Bek Community Primary School, Expected standard or betterRipley Infant School, GoodLadycross Infant School, Requires improvement in 3 areasBrookfield Primary School, Requires improvementSouth Wingfield Primary School, Expected standard or betterStaveley Junior School, GoodSpeedwell Infant School, Good in every areaSudbury Primary School, Requires improvementNewhall Infant School, GoodStanton Primary School, Needs attention in 3 areasTown End Junior School, Good or betterTibshelf Infant School, GoodUnstone Junior School, Urgent improvement in 2 areasUnstone St Mary's Nursery & Infant School, GoodWessington Primary School, Expected standard or betterWhaley Bridge Primary School, GoodFurness Vale Primary and Nursery School, Good in every areaWhitwell Primary School, GoodDeer Park Primary School, Good in every areaWirksworth Junior School, GoodMiddleton Community Primary School, Needs attention in 1 areaPeak Dale Primary School, Good in every areaCavendish Junior School, Needs attention in 1 areaSpire Nursery and Infant School, GoodSpire Junior School, GoodHasland Junior School, Expected standard or betterHasland Infant School, GoodHighfield Hall Primary School, GoodAbercrombie Primary School, GoodThe Park Infant & Nursery School, GoodBrockwell Nursery and Infant School, GoodDallimore Primary & Nursery School, GoodEureka Primary School, GoodHeath Fields Primary School, GoodHolmesdale Infant School, Good in every areaThe Park Junior School, Requires improvementNorthfield Junior School, GoodCopthorne Community Infant School, Urgent improvement in 4 areasAshbrook Infant School, Requires improvement in 4 areasDuffield the Meadows Primary School, Good in every areaBrockwell Junior School, Strong standard in every areaHadfield Infant School, GoodLenthall Infant and Nursery School, GoodFairfield Infant and Nursery School, Good in every areaDronfield Stonelow Junior School, Good or betterWillington Primary School, GoodNorbriggs Primary School, GoodSimmondley Primary School, GoodLarklands Infant School, GoodLons Infant School, Good in every areaHeage Primary School, GoodStenson Fields Primary Community School, GoodLong Row Primary School, GoodAmbergate Primary School, Expected standard or betterMilford Primary School, GoodHerbert Strutt Primary School, GoodPottery Primary School, Needs attention in 2 areasSt Oswald's CofE Primary School, GoodBarlow CofE Primary School, GoodSt Anne's CofE Primary School, GoodBradwell CofE (Controlled) Infant School & Nursery, GoodBreadsall CofE VC Primary School, GoodSt Peter's Church of England (VC) Junior School, GoodCastleton CofE Primary School, GoodDove Holes CofE Primary School, GoodClifton CofE Primary School, Good or betterCoton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School, GoodEdale CofE Primary School, GoodCreswell CofE Controlled Infant and Nursery, GoodElton CofE Primary School, Requires improvement in 2 areasEyam CofE Primary School, Good or betterSt Luke's CofE Primary School, Needs attention in 1 areaGreat Hucklow CE Primary, GoodWhitfield St James' CofE (VC) Primary School, GoodRowsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School, GoodBiggin CofE Primary School, GoodEarl Sterndale CofE Primary School, GoodHartington CofE Primary School, GoodHartshorne CofE Primary School, GoodLangley Mill Church of England Infant School and Nursery, Needs attention in 2 areasCorfield CofE Infant School, Urgent improvement in 1 areaMundy CofE Junior School, GoodKirk Ireton C of E Primary School, Good or betterKirk Langley CofE Primary School, GoodHorsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School, GoodKniveton CofE Primary School, GoodMapperley CofE Controlled Primary School, Good in every areaCromford Church of England Primary School, GoodMatlock Bath Holy Trinity CofE Controlled Primary School, GoodSouth Darley CofE Primary School, GoodMonyash CofE Primary School, GoodNetherseal St Peter's CofE (C) Primary School, GoodOsmaston CofE (VC) Primary School, GoodPeak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, GoodRipley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery, GoodRosliston CofE Primary School, Needs attention in 6 areasRisley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School, GoodSt Andrew's CofE Primary School, GoodStanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School, OutstandingStoney Middleton CofE (C) Primary School, GoodStretton Handley Church of England Primary School, GoodMugginton CofE Primary School, GoodWinster CofE Primary School, GoodWirksworth CofE Infant School, GoodCrich Church of England Infant School, GoodCrich Carr CofE Primary School, Good or betterDuke of Norfolk CofE Primary School, GoodSt Andrew's CofE Junior School, Needs attention in 2 areasChurch Broughton CofE Primary School, GoodTaxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School, GoodSt John's CofE Primary School and Nursery, GoodCalow CofE VC Primary School, GoodCharlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School, GoodCarsington and Hopton Primary School, GoodFritchley CofE (Aided) Primary & Nursery School, GoodDenby Free CofE VA Primary School, Needs attention in 2 areasCamms CofE (Aided) Primary School, GoodFitzherbert CofE (Aided) Primary School, GoodHathersage St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School, GoodDinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, GoodLitton CofE Primary School, Good or betterLongstone CofE Primary School, GoodBonsall CofE (A) Primary School, GoodNewton Solney CofE (Aided) Infant School, GoodPilsley CofE Primary School, GoodTaddington and Priestcliffe School, GoodWeston-on-Trent CofE (VA) Primary School, GoodSt Mary's Catholic Primary, GoodSt Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School, GoodTintwistle CofE (Aided) Primary School, GoodYoulgrave, All Saints' CofE (VA) Primary School, GoodChapel-en-le-Frith High School, Good in every areaNew Mills School, Good in every areaTibshelf Community School, Expected standard or betterWhittington Green School, GoodDronfield Henry Fanshawe School, GoodBelmont Primary School, GoodRepton Primary School, Good or betterLinton Primary School, Good in every areaThe Curzon CofE Primary School, Good in every areaFairmeadows Foundation Primary School, GoodBelper School and Sixth Form Centre, Good in every areaLady Manners School, GoodSt Anselm's School, InspectedTrent College, InspectedSt Wystan's School, InspectedRepton School, InspectedSt Peter and St Paul School, InspectedBladon House School, GoodAlderwasley Hall School, OutstandingRepton Preparatory School, InspectedDame Catherine Harpur's School, InspectedEastwood Grange School, GoodBrackenfield Special School, Outstanding in every areaSwanwick School and Sports College, OutstandingAlfreton Park Community Special School, Expected standard or betterCodnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled, Needs attention in 3 areasHolly House Special School, Requires improvement in 2 areasLandmarks, GoodPegasus School, OutstandingBrampton Primary School, Requires improvement in 3 areasGorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery, GoodChapel-en-le-Frith CofE VC Primary School, GoodNew Direction, GoodSt Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School, GoodArnfield Independent School, GoodSharley Park Community Primary School, GoodShirebrook Academy, Good in every areaBradshaw Farm Independent School, GoodOld Sams Farm Independent School, GoodThe Ecclesbourne School, GoodBrookfield Community School, GoodThe Long Eaton School, Requires improvementHigh Grange School, OutstandingQueen Elizabeth's Grammar School, GoodOrmiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy, GoodPennine Way Junior Academy, GoodHeanor Gate Spencer Academy, OutstandingRedhill Primary School, OutstandingNetherthorpe School, Inadequate in 3 areasSaint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy, GoodSt Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy, OutstandingThe Bolsover School, Expected standard in every areaEnglish Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy, Expected standard or betterNewbold CofE Primary School, GoodThe Ripley Academy, GoodOutwood Academy Newbold, GoodSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, OutstandingDovedale Primary School, GoodSawley Infant and Nursery School, GoodShardlow Primary School, GoodSawley Junior School, GoodImmaculate Conception Catholic Primary, GoodSt Giles Church of England Primary and Nursery School, GoodSt Laurence CofE Primary School, GoodTurnditch Church of England Primary School, GoodWilliam Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School, OutstandingLongdon Park School, GoodSt Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy, Expected standard or betterInkersall Spencer Academy, Expected standard in every areaDavid Nieper Academy, GoodJohn Flamsteed Community School, Good in every areaSwanwick Hall School, GoodSomercotes Infant and Nursery School, GoodSt Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy, GoodDarley Churchtown Church of England Primary School, GoodChrist Church CofE Primary School, GoodHolbrook Church of England Primary School, Good or betterSt Edward's Catholic Academy, GoodMary Swanwick Primary School, GoodBrimington Manor Infant and Nursery School, GoodBrimington Junior School, GoodSpringfield Junior School, GoodCastle View Primary School, Good in every areaNew Whittington Community Primary School, GoodAll Saints CofE Junior School, Strong standard in every areaAll Saints CofE Infant School, GoodThe Pingle Academy, Needs attention in 6 areasEckington Junior School, GoodTemple Normanton Primary Academy, GoodSt Giles CofE Primary School, Expected standard in every areaHeritage High School, GoodScargill CofE Primary School, Good in every areaSt George's CofE Primary School, Good in every areaGranville Academy, Good in every areaIronville and Codnor Park Primary School, GoodCloudside Academy, Expected standard or betterKingdom Christian School, GoodSomerlea Park Junior School, Needs attention in 1 areaFrederick Gent School, Needs attention in 2 areasBolsover Church of England Junior School, GoodDunston Primary and Nursery Academy, Requires improvement in 1 areaStreet Lane Primary School, GoodJohn King Infant Academy, OutstandingLongwood Infant Academy, OutstandingKirkstead Junior Academy, GoodLangley Mill Academy, Good or betterJohn Port Spencer Academy, GoodWhittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy, GoodJasmine House School, GoodFriesland School, GoodLangwith Bassett Primary Academy, GoodBennerley Fields School, GoodPeak School, Good in every areaStanton Vale School, Good or betterEsteem Valley Academy, Good in every areaEsteem South Academy, GoodEsteem North Academy, GoodHolbrook School for Autism, GoodTupton Hall School, GoodSt Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy, GoodSt Margaret's Catholic Voluntary Academy, GoodSt Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Good or betterSt Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy, Good in every areaAll Saints' Catholic Voluntary Academy, GoodSt Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy, GoodHilton Spencer Academy, GoodChrist the King Catholic Voluntary Academy, GoodSt Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy, GoodSt Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy, GoodSt Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy, GoodKirk Hallam Community Academy, Requires improvement in 3 areasHorsley Woodhouse Primary School, GoodLaceyfields Academy, GoodWilsthorpe School, GoodHowitt Primary Community School, GoodLongford CofE Primary School, GoodKilburn Junior School, GoodAldercar Infant School, Good in every areaRichardson Endowed Primary School, Good in every areaLoscoe CofE Primary School and Nursery, GoodHeath Primary School, GoodWalton On Trent CofE Primary and Nursery School, GoodGamesley Primary and Nursery School, GoodThe Green Flying High Academy, Outstanding in every areaHolme Hall Primary School, GoodTupton Primary and Nursery Academy, GoodChellaston Fields Spencer Academy, GoodThe Mease Spencer Academy, GoodWoodthorpe CofE Primary School, GoodOld Hall Junior School, GoodWalton Holymoorside Primary School, GoodAshgate Croft School, OutstandingBrooklands Primary School, GoodWestfield Infant School, GoodHodthorpe Primary School, GoodGlossopdale School and Sixth Form, GoodKensington Junior Academy, GoodChurch Gresley Infant and Nursery School, GoodSpringwell Community College, Good in every areaNorth Wingfield Primary and Nursery Academy, GoodHope Valley College, GoodModel Village Primary School, GoodWhaley Thorns Primary School, Requires improvement in 1 areaStubbin Wood School, Safeguarding not metChaucer Infant School, Requires improvement in 4 areasChaucer Junior School, GoodElmsleigh Infant & Nursery School, Good in every areaHighfields Spencer Academy, Good in every areaAshbrook Junior School, GoodField House Infant School, GoodLadywood Primary School, GoodWaingroves Primary School, GoodBakewell CofE Infant School, GoodBishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School, GoodHague Bar Primary School, GoodHighfields School, GoodOutwood Academy Hasland Hall, GoodSpring Valley School, GoodPoolsbrook Primary Academy, GoodWalton Peak Flying High Academy, GoodSt George's CofE Primary School, GoodClover Leys Spencer Academy, GoodHollingwood Primary School, GoodRiddings Junior School, GoodSale and Davys Church of England Primary School, Good or betterWilliam Rhodes Primary and Nursery School, Good in every areaAldercar High School, Needs attention in 4 areasParkside Community School, Needs attention in 1 areaMercia Academy, Requires improvement in 1 areaScarcliffe Primary School, GoodMorton Primary Academy, Expected standard or betterAnthony Gell School, GoodBuxton Community School, GoodWelden School, GoodStonebroom Primary and Nursery School, GoodEckington School, Needs attention in 2 areasThree Trees CofE Junior Academy, Needs attention in 4 areasThree Trees Infant Academy, InadequateMarston Montgomery Primary School, Requires improvementLong Lane Church of England Primary School, Requires improvementBradwell Junior School, InadequateBakewell Methodist Academy, Requires improvementHady Primary School, GoodPalterton Primary School, GoodStanley Common Church of England Primary School, InadequateHilltop Primary Academy, Requires improvementJasmine Grove School, GoodDraycott Community Primary School, Requires improvementNewhall Junior School, Requires improvementBrailsford CofE Primary School, GoodBradley CofE Primary School, GoodHulland CofE Primary & Nursery School, GoodAshbourne Primary School, GoodMorley Primary School, Expected standard or betterKershaw Wood, Requires improvementNorbury CofE Primary School, GoodWellbrook School, Expected standard in every areaThe Bayleaf Hub, Needs attention in 3 areasShirland Primary School, GoodBarrow Hill Primary Academy, Requires improvementThe Brigg Infant School, GoodGlebe Junior School, GoodDuckmanton Primary School, GoodHunloke Park Primary School, Requires improvementMickley Village Primary and Nursery School, Requires improvementBurbage Primary School, GoodRipley Junior School, GoodOaklands Manor SchoolArkwright Primary School, Good in every areaBluebank SchoolShardlow Hall Private Day Nursery, Expected standard or betterChildren 1st @ Main Street, Strong standard in every areaThe Bakewell Preschool Playgroup Ltd, GoodSt Joseph's Little Scholars, GoodChildren 1st @ Chesterfield, GoodWind In The Willows, GoodInto Nature Nursery, GoodSpringfield Pre-School, GoodBramblewood Day Nursery, GoodSt Oswalds Ladybirds Preschool (CIO), GoodAll Saints Preschool, GoodSale and Davys Playgroup, GoodBolsover First Steps Pre-School, GoodMarsh Lane Under 5's, GoodTreetops Castle Garden, GoodFirst Steps Nursery (New Mills) Ltd, GoodMidway Preschool, GoodThe Whitehouse Day Nursery, GoodSwanwick Pre-School, GoodWest Hallam Village Pre-School, GoodChildren 1st @ Derby Road, GoodBarlow Pre School, GoodKids Planet Sheepbridge, GoodPinxton 0 to 5 Nursery School, GoodOnce Upon A Time Daycare Dronfield, GoodEarly Birds - Carter Lane Neighbourhood Nursery, GoodBrooksite Under 5's, GoodSt. Laurence Pre-school and Club 11 Ltd., GoodFlutterbys Children's Nursery, GoodBusy Bees Belper, GoodCherry Tree Day Nursery (The), GoodYoung ones early years, GoodEarlybirds Day Nursery, GoodMary Poppins Day Nursery, GoodGreen Lane Nursery Ltd, OutstandingNewton Nursery, GoodBamford Pre-School Playgroup, GoodBanana Moon Day Nursery Littleover, GoodJen's Xplorers, GoodWhistlewood Forest School, GoodBlue Grass Purple Cow Nursery, GoodSt Lawrence Pre-school (North Wingfield), GoodStorrs Road Pre-School, GoodBusy Bees Day Nursery at Long Eaton, GoodWhitehouse Day Nursery (Oakwood), GoodThe Elms Nursery, GoodKids Planet Newbold, GoodThe Village Pre-School, GoodPines Private Day Nursery (The), GoodWingerworth Wonder Years, GoodButterfly Castle Day Nursery, GoodSerpentine Nursery School Ltd, OutstandingDronfield Nursery Limited, GoodRosliston Under 5's Pre-School, GoodParkgate Nursery, GoodSpringfield Farm Day Nursery, Strong standard in every areaClowns Childrens Centre Clay Cross, GoodRainbows Playgroup Ltd, GoodHeanor Pre-School, GoodRipley Nursery School Childcare, GoodMerseybank Nursery, GoodRidings Pre-School, GoodKids Planet North Wingfield, Expected standard or betterNorth View Day Nursery, GoodKids Planet Brampton, OutstandingOverseal Pre-School, GoodChinley Day Nursery, GoodThe Peaks, GoodMinnie Me Pre School, GoodEtwall Preschool, GoodLittle Explorers Nursery, OutstandingSt Andrew's Pre-School, GoodSutton on the Hill Preschool, GoodClowns Day Nursery LTD, GoodTiny Tots Day Nursery, GoodLittle Learners Heanor, Safeguarding not metBrassington Village Hall Pre School, GoodBurbage Preschool, GoodWirksworth Preschool Playgroup, GoodLeaps and Bounds Day Nursery, GoodDucklings Private Nursery, GoodLittle Acorns Day Nursery, GoodClowns Childrens Centre, GoodBaslow Edge Nursery, GoodGrindleford and Eyam Playgroup, GoodScallywags Nursery Limited, GoodSmall Oaks, GoodCherubs South Normanton, GoodTreasures Neighbourhood Nursery, GoodChurch Gresley Playgroup T/A Church Gresley Pre-School, GoodChildren 1st @ St. Peter & St. Pauls, GoodOur Monkey Club C.I.C., GoodFairy Tales Day Nursery, GoodPlaybox Day Nursery, GoodChestnuts childcare, GoodQuarndon Pre-School, GoodKinderview Childrens Day Nursery Ltd, Strong standard in every areaStepping Stones Day Nursery (Clay Cross) Ltd, GoodTreetops Ashbourne, GoodKillamarsh Village Day Nursery And Pre-School Limited, GoodMatlock Bath Pre-School, GoodKids Planet Chesterfield, GoodBusy Bunnies Day Nursery, GoodThe Old Forge Day Nursery, GoodAston on Trent Pre-School, GoodMaggie's @ OakwoodThe Avenue Nursery Dronfield, GoodHolymoorside Pre-School, GoodLittle Alpacas Ltd, GoodSouth Normanton Pre-School CIC, GoodLittle Ducklings Preschool, GoodInside Out Day Nursery LTD, GoodPartou Little Stars Day Nursery & Pre-School, GoodSunflowers Nursery (Holmgate) C.I.C., GoodBreadsall Pre-School Playgroup, GoodLittle Butterflies Woodville Preschool, GoodNanny McFiFi's Childcare Service, GoodArk ChildcareHulland Community Pre-School, GoodHill Top Tots Day Nursery Limited, GoodThe Peaks Preschool, GoodSunshine Nursery School, GoodPartou Field View Day Nursery & Pre-School, GoodBuxworth Pre School, GoodSmisby Day Nursery, GoodNext Generation Day Nursery, GoodChild 1st (Bakewell) Day Nursery, GoodNightingale Nursery Sawley, GoodTreetops Barlborough, OutstandingDuffield Preschool, GoodDaisy Chain Nursery, GoodYoulgrave Playschool, GoodMulberry Bush Ashbourne Ltd, GoodTideswell Preschool, GoodThe Community Pre-School, GoodBrookfields Day Nursery, GoodLittle Beaver Childcare Limited, GoodThe Manor House Nursery, GoodHope Pre-School Ltd, GoodTissington Kindergarten, GoodCantelupe Pre-School Playgroup, GoodThe Lanes Day Nursery, GoodToddlers University, GoodSunny Days Preschool Nursery Ltd, GoodSmalley Pre-School Playgroup, GoodCheeky Monkeys, GoodLangwith Junction Childcare, GoodWestfield Preschool, GoodLittle Leprechauns Day Nurseries, GoodLittle Cherubs, GoodBlossom Wood Pre-School, GoodNatural Explorers @ Simmondley Primary School, GoodOpenwoodgate Pre-School, GoodLittle Angels Pre-School Ltd Swadlincote, GoodTiny Blessings Day Nursery, GoodCreative Days Nursery, GoodBrimington Pre-School, GoodDandelions Day Nursery, GoodNursery Rhymes, GoodBrookfields Hilton, GoodRidgeway Preschool, GoodNewbold Parish Church Pre-School, GoodWoodend Day Nursery, GoodMatlock Pre-School Playgroup, Expected standard or betterLittle Sunshines Pre-School (Somercotes), GoodLittle Characters, GoodLittle Feet, GoodBreaston Pre-School CIO, GoodFirst Steps Nursery (New Mills) Ltd, OutstandingChildren 1st @ Clowne, GoodLamb Setts (Christchurch), GoodWildlings, GoodPuddle-Ducks Pre-School, GoodWhite House Nursery Shirland, GoodABC Nursery School Ltd, GoodThe Kid Company LLP, OutstandingTreetops Matlock, GoodBuxton Nursery Ltd, GoodAshbourne Day Nurseries at Alfreton, GoodThe Cottage Private Day Nursery (Mansfield Road), OutstandingStonebroom Pre-SchoolWoodville Pre-SchoolThe Honey Pots Day Nursery, GoodTreetops Alton Manor, GoodTurnditch and District Playgroup, GoodCherubs Ilkeston, GoodNewton Solney Pre School, GoodWhite House Kids Club, GoodKillamarsh Bears Pre-School c/o Killamarsh Sports Centre, GoodWhite House Nursery Alfreton, GoodSouth Wingfield Pre-School Playgroup, GoodWoodlings NurseryMatlock Pre-School Playgroup, Strong standard in every areaThe Orange Tree Day Nursery @ BurnastonLittle Peaks Day NurseryTwinkle Stars Daycare LtdThe Home NurserySafe Haven Day Nursery @The School HouseLittle Wonders Day NurserySouth View Day NurseryLittle Monsters Nursery, Expected standard in every areaThe Bridge Nursery, Expected standard or betterWhite House Nursery Hilton, Expected standard or betterLittle Petals NurseryHeywood House Children's NurseryTiny Tots Day NurseryClowns Nursery (Cromford Road)Little Plums Nursery Long Eaton, Expected standard in every areaMagic Roundabout Nurseries LtdSunnybank Day NurseryThe Orange Tree Day Nursery @ Mickleover, Expected standard in every areaMilford PreschoolKids Planet Kilburn, Expected standard or betterLots for Tots Childcare Hilton, Expected standard in every areaHolbrook Pre-SchoolLittle Plums Nursery Ilkeston, Expected standard or betterThe Old Vicarage Day Nursery LimitedWoodland Walk Day Care LtdPlayful Roots Nursery Swadlincote, Expected standard in every areaAmazing Acorns Day NurseryGosforth PreschoolInclude-West BarsDrakelow Park Flying High AcademyMeadowbrook SchoolPinc Woodlands CollegeLittle PuddingsWoodville Nursery SchoolLittle Cherubs (Newhall)The Rocking Horse Nursery
  • Outstanding24
  • Good450
  • Requires improvement14
  • Inadequate3
  • Not graded yet185
Your council

How school places work in Derbyshire

Apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another council's area. Independent schools take applications directly.

About Derbyshire

Derbyshire is a county council area in the East Midlands with 354 mainstream primary schools and 45 mainstream secondary schools. Towns with the most schools include Chesterfield, Swadlincote and Ilkeston. Most families get the secondary school they want: 94.5% got their first choice, against 83.6% across England.

Good to know in Derbyshire

  • Derbyshire does not provide free school transport for students once they finish Year 11. Source
  • Young people aged 11 to 18 may get help with travel costs through the council's b_line travel scheme. Source
  • Families in rural areas with limited transport may be entitled to a refund of travelling expenses instead of a bus pass. Source
  • The Families Information Service supports families with children aged 0 to 19, and up to 25 for those with SEND. Source

From Derbyshire council's website, checked 7 November 2026. Check the council's pages before you apply.

Key dates each year

31 October
Secondary school applications close
15 January
Primary school applications close
1 March
Secondary school offers
16 April
Primary school offers

If a date falls on a weekend or bank holiday, offers go out the next working day.

94.5%got their first-choice primary school in Derbyshire in 2026. England: 92.4%. Ranked 45 of 151 councils. 99.2% got one of their top three.5.5% were offered a primary school in another council. England: 3.6%.

94.5%got their first-choice secondary school in Derbyshire in 2026. England: 83.6%. Ranked 14 of 151 councils. 98.5% got one of their top three.7.9% were offered a secondary school in another council. England: 8.0%.

Source: DfE applications and offers, 2026. A low rate shows high demand, not poor schools.

13 of 108 primary appeals heard in Derbyshire succeeded in 2025. 56 of 152 secondary appeals heard in Derbyshire succeeded in 2025.

Term dates 2026 to 2027

TermStartsHalf termEnds
Autumn4 SeptBreaks up 23 Oct, back 2 Nov18 Dec
Spring4 JanBreaks up 12 Feb, back 22 Feb25 Mar
Summer12 AprBreaks up 28 May, back 7 Jun26 Jul

For schools that follow the council's dates. Academies, faith and foundation schools can set their own, and schools add training days. Source, checked 6 November 2026.

Nearby councils

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Derbyshire school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Derbyshire's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Towns

Schools in each part of Derbyshire

The blue bar is the average Eduscope score of the primary schools in each town. The black line is the Derbyshire average, 49.

Browse Derbyshire by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Derbyshire vs England

How good are Derbyshire's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Numbers that sum up Derbyshire

DerbyshireEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 255 primaries with one.

    94%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    25 of the 26 with a grade.

    96%

    England 93%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    59%

    England 62%

    Close to England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    45%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    16%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    31%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 311 schools that have one.

95%

Good or Outstanding

Each square is 1% of schools.

  • Outstanding16
  • Good278
  • Requires improvement14
  • Inadequate3

How it has changed

Derbyshire in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%60%70%20182019202320242025
59% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
30%45%60%201820192020202120222023202420252026
45% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
16% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).

The figures in full

The latest published year for each measure. Sources and years are on our data sources page.

MeasureDerbyshireEngland
Good or Outstanding (Ofsted)95%95%
Met the expected standard at 11 (KS2)59%62%
Attainment 845.246.2
Persistent absence16%18%
Pupils per teacher18.2:117.9:1
Spending per pupil£8,044£8,120
In education or work after 1691%91%
Went on to higher education53%56%
Pupils with special educational needs21%21%
Pupils with English as an additional language5%22%
Pupils on free school meals30%27%

DfE local authority code 830, ONS code E10000007.

Living here

What it's like for families

Derbyshire has 676 schools and nurseries across 36 towns and villages, the biggest being Chesterfield, Swadlincote, Ilkeston and Long Eaton.

Pupil numbers are about the same as in 2018.

31% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Derbyshire's state schools each January.

Up 0% since 2018.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Derbyshire31%

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Derbyshire

How many schools are in Derbyshire?

Derbyshire has 676 schools, including 386 primary schools, 81 secondary schools, 233 nurseries, 29 independent schools, 33 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Derbyshire?

The highest-ranked schools in Derbyshire on Eduscope are Redhill Primary School, William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School, Holbrook Church of England Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Derbyshire are rated Good or Outstanding?

95% of inspected schools in Derbyshire hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is below the England average of 94.8%. This includes 16 schools rated Outstanding and 278 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Derbyshire perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Derbyshire, 59% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Derbyshire?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Derbyshire is 18.2:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Derbyshire schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Derbyshire is 15.8%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Derbyshire?

There are 106,736 pupils enrolled across schools in Derbyshire, with 58,781 in primary and 47,457 in secondary. 30.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Derbyshire?

There are 29 independent schools in Derbyshire, all special schools for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare them on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.

How do I choose the right school in Derbyshire?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 676 schools in Derbyshire by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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