- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1186%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 2.7%
- Pupils
- 218
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.1
Schools in DE4
A postcode district in Derbyshire
- Postcode district
- 35 schools and nurseries
In short: DE4 is a postcode district in Derbyshire with 25 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 8 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3525 primary · 2 secondary · 8 nurseries
Top-rated
All DE4 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in DE4
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 DE4
25 in DE4, best first
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
4 first choices, 4 offers made
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.9%
- Pupils
- 42
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.4
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results above the England average.
10 first choices, 10 offers made
Met the standard at 1167%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 68
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.7
Top Secondary Schools in DE4
2 in DE4, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
211 first choices, 214 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.1%
- Pupils
- 1,298
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.7
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
135 first choices, 131 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.9%
- Pupils
- 776
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.3
Nurseries in DE4
8 in DE4, highest Ofsted grade first
Brassington Village Hall Pre School
Brassington, DE4 4HA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Flutterbys Children's Nursery
Matlock, DE4 2NN · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Matlock Bath Pre-School
Matlock, DE4 3NR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in DE4
2 in DE4, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
211 first choices, 214 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.1%
- Pupils
- 1,298
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.7
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
135 first choices, 131 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.9%
- Pupils
- 776
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.3
The map
See them as a listEvery school in DE4, 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.
- Outstanding2
- Good24
- Not graded yet9
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
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 DE4 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
DE4 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 DE4
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 DE4
Nearby areas
How many schools are in DE4?
DE4 has 35 schools, including 25 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 8 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in DE4?
The highest-ranked schools in DE4 on Eduscope are All Saints CofE Junior School, Crich Carr CofE Primary School, Stanton-in-Peak CofE 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 DE4?
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 DE4 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.