- Ofsted:Good or better
Results below the England average.
9 first choices, 9 offers made
Met the standard at 1155%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.4%
- Pupils
- 107
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.4
Schools in DE73
A postcode district in Derbyshire
- Postcode district
- 18 schools and nurseries
In short: DE73 is a postcode district in Derbyshire with 9 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 8 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries189 primary · 1 secondary · 8 nurseries
Top-rated
All DE73 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in DE73
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 DE73
9 in DE73, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
47 first choices, 44 offers made
Met the standard at 1176%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.7%
- Pupils
- 340
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.5
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1178%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 226
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.0
Top Secondary Schools in DE73
1 in DE73, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
302 first choices, 288 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1653.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.1%
- Pupils
- 1,790
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.0
Nurseries in DE73
8 in DE73, highest Ofsted grade first
Orchard Nursery School
Derby, DE73 6RF · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Orchard Private Day Nursery
Derby, DE73 6RF · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Playdays Opportunity Group
Chellaston, DE73 6TU · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in DE73
1 in DE73, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
302 first choices, 288 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1653.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.1%
- Pupils
- 1,790
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.0
Private Schools in DE73
1 in DE73. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Dame Catherine Harpur's School
Derby, DE73 7JW · Independent · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 40
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in DE73, 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.
- Good13
- Not graded yet5
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in DE73 sit in 3 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 DE73 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
DE73 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 DE73
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 DE73
Nearby areas
How many schools are in DE73?
DE73 has 18 schools, including 9 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 8 nurseries, 1 independent school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in DE73?
The highest-ranked schools in DE73 on Eduscope are Sale and Davys Church of England Primary School, Homefields Primary School, Chellaston 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 DE73?
There is 1 independent school in DE73. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in DE73?
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 DE73 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.