Schools in Derby
Derby is a unitary authority area in the East Midlands. It has 119 open schools and colleges: 74 primary, 15 secondary, 1 all-through, 11 special, 7 nursery, 2 sixth forms and colleges and 9 others. 61% are academies or free schools.
Schools
119
74 primary · 15 secondary
Pupils
47,329
on roll in 116 schools
Ofsted Good or better
95%
73 of 77 with a one-word grade on record
Governors
767
on record across 94 schools
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Schools in Derby 119
| School | Phase | Ofsted | Pupils | Governors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akaal Primary SchoolFree schools · DerbyRequires improvementMar 2022This inspection was of the school this one replaced.Primary · 213 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | Requires improvementMar 2022This inspection was of the school this one replaced. | 213 | 11 |
| Allenton Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · DerbyGoodOct 2017Primary · 268 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodOct 2017 | 268 | 9 |
| Allestree Woodlands SchoolAcademy converter · DerbyGoodApr 2024Secondary · 1,373 pupils · 9 governors | Secondary | GoodApr 2024 | 1,373 | 9 |
| Alvaston Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school · DerbyGoodOct 2017Primary · 348 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | GoodOct 2017 | 348 | 7 |
| Alvaston Junior AcademyAcademy converter · DerbyRequires improvementJul 2024Primary · 326 pupils | Primary | Requires improvementJul 2024 | 326 | - |
| Alvaston Moor AcademyAcademy sponsor led · DerbyRequires improvementNov 2023Secondary · 851 pupils · 6 governors | Secondary | Requires improvementNov 2023 | 851 | 6 |
| Arboretum Primary SchoolAcademy converter · DerbyGoodJul 2024Primary · 607 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodJul 2024 | 607 | 8 |
| Ash Croft Primary AcademyAcademy converter · DerbyGoodSep 2022Primary · 208 pupils | Primary | GoodSep 2022 | 208 | - |
| Ashgate Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · DerbyReport cardMar 2026Needs attention in 3 areas, Urgent improvement in 3; safeguarding standards metNursery · 68 pupils · 3 governors | Nursery | Report cardMar 2026Needs attention in 3 areas, Urgent improvement in 3; safeguarding standards met | 68 | 3 |
| Ashgate Primary SchoolCommunity school · DerbyGoodJun 2023Primary · 313 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2023 | 313 | 11 |
| Ashwood Spencer AcademyAcademy sponsor led · DerbyGoodFeb 2023Primary · 659 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodFeb 2023 | 659 | 8 |
| Asterdale Primary SchoolAcademy converter · DerbyReport cardMar 2026Strong standard in 4 areas, Expected standard in 3; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 208 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | Report cardMar 2026Strong standard in 4 areas, Expected standard in 3; safeguarding standards met | 208 | 8 |
| Aurora Ryefields SchoolOther independent special school · DerbyNone on recordSpecial · 22 pupils | Special | None on record | 22 | - |
| Beaufort Primary SchoolAcademy converter · DerbyRequires improvementNov 2023Primary · 224 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | Requires improvementNov 2023 | 224 | 8 |
| Becket Primary SchoolCommunity school · DerbyGoodMar 2023Primary · 246 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2023 | 246 | 8 |
| Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary School and NurseryAcademy sponsor led · DerbyReport cardMay 2026Expected standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 236 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | Report cardMay 2026Expected standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards met | 236 | 10 |
| Borrow Wood Primary SchoolAcademy converter · DerbyGoodApr 2023Primary · 276 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodApr 2023 | 276 | 8 |
| Brackensdale Spencer AcademyAcademy sponsor led · DerbyNo overall gradeOct 2024Outstanding in 1 key judgement, Good in 3; early years provision Outstanding; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 497 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | No overall gradeOct 2024Outstanding in 1 key judgement, Good in 3; early years provision Outstanding; safeguarding effective | 497 | 8 |
| Breadsall Hill Top Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · DerbyReport cardFeb 2026Expected standard in 5 areas, Needs attention in 2; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 418 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | Report cardFeb 2026Expected standard in 5 areas, Needs attention in 2; safeguarding standards met | 418 | 11 |
| Bridge Street SchoolAcademy alternative provision converter · DerbyNo overall gradeNov 2024Good in all four key judgements; safeguarding effective. This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy.Other · 79 pupils · 4 governors | Other | No overall gradeNov 2024Good in all four key judgements; safeguarding effective. This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy. | 79 | 4 |
| Brookfield Primary SchoolAcademy converter · DerbyGoodNov 2023Primary · 238 pupils | Primary | GoodNov 2023 | 238 | - |
| Buxton and Leek CollegeMiscellaneous · BuxtonNone on recordOther | Other | None on record | - | - |
| Carlyle Infant and Nursery AcademyAcademy converter · DerbyGoodOct 2011Primary · 182 pupils | Primary | GoodOct 2011 | 182 | - |
| Castle SchoolAcademy alternative provision converter · DerbyUngraded inspectionMar 2023No earlier grade held in our data. This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy.Other · 16 pupils · 4 governors | Other | Ungraded inspectionMar 2023No earlier grade held in our data. This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy. | 16 | 4 |
| Castleward Spencer AcademyFree schools · DerbyOutstandingJul 2024Primary · 179 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | OutstandingJul 2024 | 179 | 6 |
| Cavendish Close Infant SchoolCommunity school · DerbyReport cardMay 2026Expected standard in 5 areas, Needs attention in 2; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 287 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | Report cardMay 2026Expected standard in 5 areas, Needs attention in 2; safeguarding standards met | 287 | 11 |
| Cavendish Close Junior AcademyAcademy sponsor led · DerbyReport cardJun 2026Expected standard in all six areas; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 288 pupils | Primary | Report cardJun 2026Expected standard in all six areas; safeguarding standards met | 288 | - |
| Central Community Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · DerbyReport cardFeb 2026Needs attention in 4 areas, Urgent improvement in 2; safeguarding standards not metNursery · 89 pupils · 5 governors | Nursery | Report cardFeb 2026Needs attention in 4 areas, Urgent improvement in 2; safeguarding standards not met | 89 | 5 |
| Chaddesden Park Primary SchoolAcademy converter · DerbyReport cardApr 2026Strong standard in 2 areas, Expected standard in 4, Needs attention in 1; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 207 pupils | Primary | Report cardApr 2026Strong standard in 2 areas, Expected standard in 4, Needs attention in 1; safeguarding standards met | 207 | - |
| Chellaston AcademyAcademy converter · DerbyGoodSep 2023Secondary · 1,790 pupils · 11 governors | Secondary | GoodSep 2023 | 1,790 | 11 |
| Chellaston Infant SchoolAcademy converter · DerbyNo overall gradeFeb 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 215 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | No overall gradeFeb 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 215 | 10 |
| Chellaston Junior SchoolAcademy converter · DerbyGoodNov 2011Primary · 420 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2011 | 420 | 11 |
| Cherry Tree Hill Primary SchoolAcademy converter · DerbyGoodMay 2018Primary · 605 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodMay 2018 | 605 | 9 |
| City of Derby AcademyAcademy sponsor led · DerbyReport cardJun 2026Needs attention in 5 areas, Urgent improvement in 1; safeguarding standards not metSecondary · 925 pupils · 10 governors | Secondary | Report cardJun 2026Needs attention in 5 areas, Urgent improvement in 1; safeguarding standards not met | 925 | 10 |
| Cottons Farm Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led · DerbyNo overall gradeJul 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 133 pupils | Primary | No overall gradeJul 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 133 | - |
| Da Vinci AcademyAcademy sponsor led · DerbyReport cardFeb 2026Expected standard in 4 areas, Needs attention in 2; safeguarding standards metSecondary · 668 pupils · 11 governors | Secondary | Report cardFeb 2026Expected standard in 4 areas, Needs attention in 2; safeguarding standards met | 668 | 11 |
| Dale Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · DerbyGoodMay 2014Primary · 545 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | GoodMay 2014 | 545 | 12 |
| Derby Cathedral SchoolFree schools · DerbyGoodJan 2023Secondary · 1,159 pupils · 8 governors | Secondary | GoodJan 2023 | 1,159 | 8 |
| Derby CollegeFurther education · DerbyNone on recordSixth form and college | Sixth form and college | None on record | - | - |
| Derby Grammar SchoolOther independent schoolNone on recordOther · 147 pupils | Other | None on record | 147 | - |
| Derby High SchoolOther independent school · DerbyNone on recordOther · 679 pupils | Other | None on record | 679 | - |
| Derby Moor Spencer AcademyAcademy converter · DerbyGoodDec 2017Secondary · 1,740 pupils · 7 governors | Secondary | GoodDec 2017 | 1,740 | 7 |
| Derby Pride AcademyFree schools alternative provision · DerbyOutstandingApr 2014Other · 5 pupils · 6 governors | Other | OutstandingApr 2014 | 5 | 6 |
| Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant SchoolAcademy converter · DerbyGoodJun 2023Primary · 141 pupils · 5 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2023 | 141 | 5 |
| Derwent Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · DerbyReport cardMar 2026Expected standard in 1 area, Needs attention in 2, Urgent improvement in 4; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 313 pupils | Primary | Report cardMar 2026Expected standard in 1 area, Needs attention in 2, Urgent improvement in 4; safeguarding standards met | 313 | - |
| Emmanuel School (Derby) LimitedOther independent school · DerbyNone on recordOther · 55 pupils | Other | None on record | 55 | - |
| Firs Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · DerbyGoodJun 2022Primary · 469 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2022 | 469 | 8 |
| Gayton Junior SchoolCommunity school · DerbyGoodJun 2013Primary · 359 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2013 | 359 | 11 |
| Grampian Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led · DerbyGoodMay 2017Primary · 231 pupils · 4 governors | Primary | GoodMay 2017 | 231 | 4 |
| Griffe Field Primary SchoolAcademy converter · DerbyOutstandingOct 2023Primary · 459 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | OutstandingOct 2023 | 459 | 9 |
| Hackwood Primary AcademyFree schools · DerbyGoodMar 2024Primary · 234 pupils | Primary | GoodMar 2024 | 234 | - |
| Hardwick Primary SchoolAcademy converter · DerbyNo overall gradeFeb 2025Outstanding in 1 key judgement, Good in 3; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 589 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | No overall gradeFeb 2025Outstanding in 1 key judgement, Good in 3; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 589 | 7 |
| Harrington Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · DerbyOutstandingJan 2014Nursery · 69 pupils · 5 governors | Nursery | OutstandingJan 2014 | 69 | 5 |
| Homefields Primary SchoolAcademy converter · DerbyGoodNov 2023Primary · 340 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2023 | 340 | 11 |
| Include - St MatthewsOther independent special school · DerbyNone on recordSpecial · 42 pupils | Special | None on record | 42 | - |
| Ivy House SchoolAcademy special converter · DerbyOutstandingMar 2016Special · 110 pupils · 9 governors | Special | OutstandingMar 2016 | 110 | 9 |
| Jasmine Hall SchoolOther independent special schoolNone on recordSpecial · 30 pupils | Special | None on record | 30 | - |
| Kingsmead SchoolAcademy special converter · DerbyUngraded inspectionSep 2021No earlier grade held in our data. This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy.Special · 174 pupils · 4 governors | Special | Ungraded inspectionSep 2021No earlier grade held in our data. This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy. | 174 | 4 |
| Lakeside Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led · DerbyNo overall gradeJul 2025Good in 2 key judgements, Requires improvement in 2; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 543 pupils | Primary | No overall gradeJul 2025Good in 2 key judgements, Requires improvement in 2; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 543 | - |
| Landau Forte Academy MoorheadAcademy sponsor led · DerbyNo overall gradeSep 2024Outstanding in 1 key judgement, Good in 3; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 206 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | No overall gradeSep 2024Outstanding in 1 key judgement, Good in 3; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 206 | 6 |
| Landau Forte CollegeAcademy sponsor led · DerbyOutstandingMar 2024Secondary · 1,272 pupils · 5 governors | Secondary | OutstandingMar 2024 | 1,272 | 5 |
| Lawn Primary SchoolAcademy converter · DerbyOutstandingJun 2024Primary · 434 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | OutstandingJun 2024 | 434 | 10 |
| Lees Brook AcademyAcademy converter · DerbyGoodSep 2023Secondary · 1,061 pupils · 8 governors | Secondary | GoodSep 2023 | 1,061 | 8 |
| Littleover Community SchoolCommunity school · DerbyGoodOct 2022Secondary · 1,828 pupils · 8 governors | Secondary | GoodOct 2022 | 1,828 | 8 |
| Lord Street Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · DerbyGoodOct 2013Nursery · 62 pupils · 4 governors | Nursery | GoodOct 2013 | 62 | 4 |
| Maple View SchoolOther independent special school · DerbyNone on recordSpecial · 16 pupils | Special | None on record | 16 | - |
| Markeaton Primary SchoolCommunity school · DerbyNo overall gradeNov 2024Outstanding in 2 key judgements, Good in 2; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 418 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | No overall gradeNov 2024Outstanding in 2 key judgements, Good in 2; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 418 | 6 |
| Meadow Farm Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · DerbyGoodOct 2023Primary · 155 pupils · 5 governors | Primary | GoodOct 2023 | 155 | 5 |
| Mickleover Primary SchoolCommunity school · DerbyGoodDec 2013Primary · 409 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodDec 2013 | 409 | 8 |
| Murray Park Community SchoolFoundation school · DerbyReport cardJun 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 5; safeguarding standards metSecondary · 1,277 pupils · 13 governors | Secondary | Report cardJun 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 5; safeguarding standards met | 1,277 | 13 |
| Noel-Baker AcademyAcademy sponsor led · DerbyReport cardJun 2026Expected standard in 3 areas, Needs attention in 3; safeguarding standards metSecondary · 1,230 pupils · 6 governors | Secondary | Report cardJun 2026Expected standard in 3 areas, Needs attention in 3; safeguarding standards met | 1,230 | 6 |
| Normanton House SchoolOther independent school · DerbyNone on recordOther · 136 pupils | Other | None on record | 136 | - |
| Oak Grange Primary SchoolFree schools · DerbyReport cardMay 2026Strong standard in 4 areas, Expected standard in 3; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 116 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | Report cardMay 2026Strong standard in 4 areas, Expected standard in 3; safeguarding standards met | 116 | 8 |
| Oakwood Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school · DerbyGoodJan 2018Primary · 296 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodJan 2018 | 296 | 9 |
| Oakwood Junior SchoolAcademy converter · DerbyGoodFeb 2024Primary · 340 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | GoodFeb 2024 | 340 | 12 |
| Old Vicarage SchoolOther independent school · DerbyNone on recordOther · 113 pupils | Other | None on record | 113 | - |
| Parkview Primary SchoolCommunity school · Derby.Report cardMar 2026Expected standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 218 pupils · 13 governors | Primary | Report cardMar 2026Expected standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards met | 218 | 13 |
| Pear Tree Community Junior SchoolAcademy sponsor led · DerbyGoodNov 2021Primary · 355 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2021 | 355 | 9 |
| Pear Tree Infant SchoolCommunity school · DerbyGoodNov 2022Primary · 266 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2022 | 266 | 8 |
| Portway Infant SchoolCommunity school · DerbyGoodDec 2013Primary · 168 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodDec 2013 | 168 | 10 |
| Portway Junior SchoolAcademy converter · DerbyGoodJan 2013Primary · 297 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodJan 2013 | 297 | 9 |
| Ravensdale Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school · DerbyNo overall gradeJul 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 267 pupils · 5 governors | Primary | No overall gradeJul 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 267 | 5 |
| Ravensdale Junior SchoolAcademy converter · DerbyGoodSep 2023Primary · 352 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodSep 2023 | 352 | 10 |
| Redwood Primary SchoolCommunity school · DerbyGoodDec 2017Primary · 628 pupils · 14 governors | Primary | GoodDec 2017 | 628 | 14 |
| Reigate Park Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led · DerbyGoodJan 2023Primary · 409 pupils | Primary | GoodJan 2023 | 409 | - |
| Ridgeway Infant SchoolCommunity school · DerbyGoodOct 2013Primary · 229 pupils · 5 governors | Primary | GoodOct 2013 | 229 | 5 |
| Roe Farm Primary SchoolCommunity school · DerbyGoodJun 2024Primary · 347 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2024 | 347 | 7 |
| Rosehill Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school · DerbyGoodFeb 2020Ungraded inspection Dec 2024, no grade givenPrimary · 196 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | GoodFeb 2020Ungraded inspection Dec 2024, no grade given | 196 | 6 |
| Royal School for the Deaf DerbyNon-maintained special school · DerbyGoodMar 2019Special · 127 pupils | Special | GoodMar 2019 | 127 | - |
| Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter · DerbyGoodMay 2018Secondary · 1,465 pupils · 3 governors | Secondary | GoodMay 2018 | 1,465 | 3 |
| Shelton Infant SchoolCommunity school · DerbyGoodMay 2024Primary · 194 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodMay 2024 | 194 | 10 |
| Shelton Junior SchoolFoundation school · DerbyReport cardJun 2026Expected standard in 5 areas, Needs attention in 1; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 270 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | Report cardJun 2026Expected standard in 5 areas, Needs attention in 1; safeguarding standards met | 270 | 10 |
| Silverhill Primary SchoolCommunity school · DerbyGoodOct 2019Ungraded inspection Dec 2024, no grade givenPrimary · 418 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | GoodOct 2019Ungraded inspection Dec 2024, no grade given | 418 | 12 |
| Springfield Primary SchoolAcademy converter · DerbyGoodOct 2013Primary · 324 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodOct 2013 | 324 | 9 |
| St Alban's Catholic Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter · DerbyGoodSep 2013Primary · 321 pupils · 4 governors | Primary | GoodSep 2013 | 321 | 4 |
| St Andrew's AcademyAcademy special converter · DerbyGoodNov 2014Special · 169 pupils · 5 governors | Special | GoodNov 2014 | 169 | 5 |
| St Clare's SchoolAcademy special converter · DerbyOutstandingJan 2013Special · 181 pupils · 7 governors | Special | OutstandingJan 2013 | 181 | 7 |
| St George's Catholic Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter · DerbyOutstandingMay 2024Primary · 341 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | OutstandingMay 2024 | 341 | 6 |
| St Giles' Spencer AcademyAcademy special converter · DerbyOutstandingDec 2016Special · 149 pupils · 4 governors | Special | OutstandingDec 2016 | 149 | 4 |
| St James' Church of England Aided Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school · DerbyGoodNov 2018Primary · 129 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2018 | 129 | 9 |