- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
45 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 11100%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.3%
- Pupils
- 215
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.0
Schools in DE72
A postcode district in Derbyshire
- Postcode district
- 17 schools and nurseries
In short: DE72 is a postcode district in Derbyshire with 10 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 6 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries1710 primary · 2 secondary · 6 nurseries
Top-rated
All DE72 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in DE72
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 DE72
10 in DE72, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
49 first choices, 33 offers made
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.5%
- Pupils
- 188
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.0
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
Met the standard at 1160%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 168
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.5
Secondary Schools in DE72
2 in DE72. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Spring Valley School
Breaston, DE72 3AU · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 12
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Welden School
Derby, DE72 2AN · Independent · Secondary · Ages 10 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 9
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Nurseries in DE72
6 in DE72, highest Ofsted grade first
Aston on Trent Pre-School
Aston-on-Trent, DE72 2AX · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Breaston Pre-School CIO
Derby, DE72 3DX · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Ridings Pre-School
Derby, DE72 3RF · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Special Schools in DE72
2 in DE72. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Spring Valley School
Breaston, DE72 3AU · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 12
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Welden School
Derby, DE72 2AN · Independent · Secondary · Ages 10 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 9
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in DE72
2 in DE72. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Spring Valley School
Breaston, DE72 3AU · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 12
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Welden School
Derby, DE72 2AN · Independent · Secondary · Ages 10 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 9
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in DE72, 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
- Good13
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet2
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 DE72 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
DE72 has 17 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 DE72
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 DE72
Nearby areas
How many schools are in DE72?
DE72 has 17 schools, including 10 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 6 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 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 DE72?
The highest-ranked schools in DE72 on Eduscope are Redhill Primary School, Aston-on-Trent Primary School, Ashbrook 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 many private schools are in DE72?
There are 2 independent schools in DE72, all special schools for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare them on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in DE72?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 17 schools in DE72 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.