- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
35 first choices, 44 offers made
Met the standard at 1182%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 303
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.0
Schools in DE74
A postcode district in Leicestershire
- Postcode district
- 12 schools and nurseries
In short: DE74 is a postcode district in Leicestershire with 6 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 5 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries126 primary · 1 secondary · 5 nurseries
Top-rated
All DE74 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in DE74
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 DE74
6 in DE74, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
23 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1170%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.7%
- Pupils
- 166
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.3
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Results well above the England average.
37 first choices, 39 offers made
Met the standard at 1171%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.6%
- Pupils
- 240
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.6
Top Secondary Schools in DE74
1 in DE74, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
121 first choices, 128 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.2%
- Pupils
- 684
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.2
Nurseries in DE74
5 in DE74, highest Ofsted grade first
Grasshopper Club
Derby, DE74 2LN · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Handkerchief Day Nursery
Kegworth, DE74 2DA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Hopscotch Pre-School
Derby, DE74 2PJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in DE74, 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.
- Good8
- Not graded yet4
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 DE74 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
DE74 has 12 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 DE74
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 DE74
Nearby areas
How many schools are in DE74?
DE74 has 12 schools, including 6 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 5 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in DE74?
The highest-ranked schools in DE74 on Eduscope are Orchard Community Primary School, St Edward's Church of England Primary School, Castle Donington College. 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 DE74?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 12 schools in DE74 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.