- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
28 first choices, 16 offers made
Met the standard at 1188%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 2.6%
- Pupils
- 116
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.8
Schools in DE21
A postcode district in Derby
- Postcode district
- 35 schools and nurseries
In short: DE21 is a postcode district in Derby with 19 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 12 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3519 primary · 4 secondary · 12 nurseries
Top-rated
All DE21 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in DE21
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.
Top Primary Schools in DE21
19 in DE21, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
20 first choices, 24 offers made
Met the standard at 1167%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.6%
- Pupils
- 187
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.8
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Results well above the England average.
31 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1182%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 218
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.2
Top Secondary Schools in DE21
4 in DE21, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
296 first choices, 279 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.0%
- Pupils
- 1,454
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.8
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
166 first choices, 195 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.2%
- Pupils
- 1,061
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.8
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 2 areas
Results well below the England average.
74 first choices, 132 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1635.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.5%
- Pupils
- 668
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.6
Nurseries in DE21
12 in DE21, highest Ofsted grade first
Breadsall Pre-School Playgroup
Derby, DE21 5LF · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Busy Bees Day Nursery at Derby Oakwood
Derby, DE21 2SF · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Derwent Stepping Stones
Derby, DE21 6AH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in DE21
2 in DE21, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
166 first choices, 195 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.2%
- Pupils
- 1,061
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.8
St Andrew's Academy
Derby, DE21 4EW · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 9.1%
- Pupils
- 169
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.7
Special Schools in DE21
2 in DE21. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
St Giles' Spencer Academy
Derby, DE21 6BT · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 7.5%
- Pupils
- 149
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.0
St Andrew's Academy
Derby, DE21 4EW · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 9.1%
- Pupils
- 169
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.7
The map
See them as a listEvery school in DE21, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding1
- Good22
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet11
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in DE21 sit in 2 council areas. Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every DE21 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
DE21 has 35 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in DE21
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about DE21
Nearby areas
How many schools are in DE21?
DE21 has 35 schools, including 19 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 12 nurseries, 2 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 DE21?
The highest-ranked schools in DE21 on Eduscope are Breadsall CofE VC Primary School, Little Eaton Primary School, Parkview 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.
How do I choose the right school in DE21?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 35 schools in DE21 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.