- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
61 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1174%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 2.9%
- Pupils
- 418
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.4
Schools in DE3
A postcode district in Derby
- Postcode district
- 18 schools and nurseries
In short: DE3 is a postcode district in Derby with 8 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 8 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries188 primary · 3 secondary · 8 nurseries
Top-rated
All DE3 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in DE3
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 DE3
8 in DE3, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
45 first choices, 57 offers made
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.9%
- Pupils
- 409
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.6
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
40 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 234
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.4
Top Secondary Schools in DE3
3 in DE3, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results below the England average.
221 first choices, 270 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.0%
- Pupils
- 1,277
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.0
Nurseries in DE3
8 in DE3, highest Ofsted grade first
Oak House Nursery
Derby, DE3 9FN · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Kindred Mickleover Nursery and Pre-School
Derby, DE3 9AJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Little Poppies Pre School
Derby, DE3 9GB · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Special Schools in DE3
2 in DE3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
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
- –
St Clare's School
Derby, DE3 9AZ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 12.9%
- Pupils
- 181
- Pupils per teacher
- 11.0
Private Schools in DE3
1 in DE3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
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
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in DE3, 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.
- Outstanding3
- Good9
- Not graded yet6
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in DE3 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 DE3 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
DE3 has 18 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 DE3
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 DE3
Nearby areas
How many schools are in DE3?
DE3 has 18 schools, including 8 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 8 nurseries, 1 independent school, 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 DE3?
The highest-ranked schools in DE3 on Eduscope are Silverhill Primary School, Mickleover Primary School, Hackwood Primary Academy. 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 DE3?
There is 1 independent school in DE3, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in DE3?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 18 schools in DE3 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.