Best Private Schools in Derby
9 private schools found
Key Facts
- In Derby, 9 independent schools (3.9% of 231) educate 1,244 pupils, a small but notable proportion of the city's school population.
- Derby's private schools outperform national averages, with 77.3% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths, compared to 61.62 Attainment 8 score nationally.
- Of the 3 inspected private schools in Derby, 1 is Outstanding and 2 are Good, reflecting 100.0% Good or Outstanding ratings, surpassing the national average of 90.0%.
- Private schools in Derby have 0.0% of pupils eligible for free school meals, and 13.3% have special educational needs, compared to 23.8% and 13.0% nationally.
Derby Grammar School
DE23 4BX
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–18
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Pupils161
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Derby High School
Derby, DE23 3DT
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–18
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Pupils696
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Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited
Derby, DE22 1FP
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11
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Pupils66
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Include - St Matthews
Derby, DE22 1DQ
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16
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Pupils12
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Old Vicarage School
Derby, DE22 1EW
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–13
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Pupils121
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Maple View School
Derby, DE22 4LL
Independent · Primary · Ages 6–16
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Pupils17
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are 9 private schools in Derby, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Derby | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 55% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.21 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 61.6 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 21% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.0:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,024 | £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.