- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
11 first choices, 11 offers made
Met the standard at 1192%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 2.3%
- Pupils
- 80
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.0
Schools in DE7
A postcode district in Derbyshire
- Postcode district
- 39 schools and nurseries
In short: DE7 is a postcode district in Derbyshire with 22 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 14 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3922 primary · 5 secondary · 14 nurseries
Top-rated
All DE7 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in DE7
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 DE7
22 in DE7, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
30 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1170%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.1%
- Pupils
- 225
- Pupils per teacher
- 26.0
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
Met the standard at 1163%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 233
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.3
Top Secondary Schools in DE7
5 in DE7, best first
Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy
Ilkeston, DE7 4HX · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
103 first choices, 106 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1644.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.3%
- Pupils
- 625
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.7
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
227 first choices, 208 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.9%
- Pupils
- 984
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.8
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 3 areas
Results below the England average.
84 first choices, 100 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1640.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.1%
- Pupils
- 709
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.0
Nurseries in DE7
14 in DE7, highest Ofsted grade first
Little Explorers Nursery
Ilkeston, DE7 6DN · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Butterfly Castle Day Nursery
Ilkeston, DE7 4FJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Cantelupe Pre-School Playgroup
Ilkeston, DE7 5HY · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in DE7
1 in DE7, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 3 areas
Results below the England average.
84 first choices, 100 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1640.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.1%
- Pupils
- 709
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.0
Special Schools in DE7
1 in DE7. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Bennerley Fields School
Ilkeston, DE7 8QZ · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 9.6%
- Pupils
- 105
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.4
The map
See them as a listEvery school in DE7, 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
- Inadequate1
- Not graded yet15
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 DE7 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
DE7 has 39 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 DE7
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 DE7
Nearby areas
How many schools are in DE7?
DE7 has 39 schools, including 22 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 14 nurseries, 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 DE7?
The highest-ranked schools in DE7 on Eduscope are Morley Primary School, St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy, Chaucer Junior 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 DE7?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 39 schools in DE7 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.