- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
95 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.1%
- Pupils
- 459
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.8
Schools in DE23
A postcode district in Derby
- Postcode district
- 48 schools and nurseries
In short: DE23 is a postcode district in Derby with 23 primary schools, 6 secondary schools and 23 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries4823 primary · 6 secondary · 23 nurseries
Top-rated
All DE23 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in DE23
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 DE23
23 in DE23, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
48 first choices, 49 offers made
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.7%
- Pupils
- 341
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.8
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1178%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.5%
- Pupils
- 359
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.4
Top Secondary Schools in DE23
6 in DE23, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
372 first choices, 288 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1654.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.8%
- Pupils
- 1,828
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.5
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
239 first choices, 296 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.5%
- Pupils
- 1,740
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.6
Nurseries in DE23
23 in DE23, highest Ofsted grade first
Harrington Nursery School
Derby, DE23 8PE · State · Nursery · Ages 2 to 5
- Ofsted:Outstanding
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 69
- Pupils per teacher
- 34.3
Shining Stars Nursery
Derby, DE23 6WW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
ACE Nursery
Derby, DE23 8DH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in DE23
5 in DE23, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
372 first choices, 288 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1654.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.8%
- Pupils
- 1,828
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.5
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
239 first choices, 296 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.5%
- Pupils
- 1,740
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.6
Ivy House School
Derby, DE23 2FS · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 15.0%
- Pupils
- 110
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.1
Special Schools in DE23
1 in DE23. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Ivy House School
Derby, DE23 2FS · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 15.0%
- Pupils
- 110
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.1
Private Schools in DE23
3 in DE23. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Normanton House School
Derby, DE23 8DF · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Independent school. Results well above the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1656.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 136
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Derby Grammar School
De23 4bx · Independent · All-through · Ages 4 to 18
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 147
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Derby High School
Derby, DE23 3DT · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 679
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in DE23, 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.
- Outstanding5
- Good29
- Requires improvement1
- Inadequate1
- Not graded yet12
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in DE23 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 DE23 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
DE23 has 48 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 DE23
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 DE23
Nearby areas
How many schools are in DE23?
DE23 has 48 schools, including 23 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 23 nurseries, 3 independent schools, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in DE23?
The highest-ranked schools in DE23 on Eduscope are Griffe Field Primary School, St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Littleover Community 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 many private schools are in DE23?
There are 3 independent schools in DE23. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in DE23 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in DE23?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 48 schools in DE23 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.