Best Schools in Derby
77 schools in Derby
Key Facts
- Derby has a total of 77 schools, with 92.0% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, exceeding the national average of 90.0%.
- Primary schools in Derby outperform the national average, with 66.7% of pupils meeting the expected standard in KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, and a spending per pupil of £7,000.
- Secondary schools in Derby demonstrate strong KS4 performance, achieving a Progress 8 score of 0.11 and Attainment 8 score of 50.00, surpassing the national averages of 0.00 and 46.10 respectively.
- In Derby, primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.76, with 14.6% of pupils having special educational needs, and 8.5% experiencing persistent absence, highlighting varied demographic and workforce trends.
Top Nurseries in Derby
41 nurseries in Derby
Top Primary Schools in Derby
35 primary schools in Derby
Repton Preparatory School
Derby, DE65 6EJ
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–14
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Absence–
Pupils399
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Repton School
Derby, DE65 6FH
Independent · Primary · Ages 12–19
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Absence–
Pupils626
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St Wystan's School
Derby, DE65 6GE
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–11
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Absence–
Pupils85
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Top Secondary Schools in Derby
1 secondary schools in Derby
Top Independent Schools in Derby
7 independent schools in Derby
Repton Preparatory School
Derby, DE65 6EJ
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–14
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Absence–
Pupils399
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Repton School
Derby, DE65 6FH
Independent · Primary · Ages 12–19
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Absence–
Pupils626
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St Wystan's School
Derby, DE65 6GE
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–11
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Absence–
Pupils85
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The Bayleaf Hub
Derby, DE65 6GZ
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–18
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Absence–
Pupils3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Derby has 77 schools, including 35 primary schools, 1 secondary schools, 41 nurseries, 7 independent schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Derby | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 92% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 67% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.11 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 46.7 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 12% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 21.0:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,099 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.