Derby schools collage

2026 Best Secondary Schools in Derby Area

Schools in the Derby built-up area. Derby secondary schools offer diverse options across a city with a strong industrial heritage, with an average FMS Inspection Score of 7.1/10, Good band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). While Derby High School, Landau Forte College, and Derby Grammar School are top-ranked independent options, Landau Forte College leads among state secondary schools with strong results. With 18 schools serving Derby, families in Littleover, Allestree, Mickleover, and Oakwood have access to both highly competitive independent schools and inclusive comprehensives. The city achieves an average Attainment 8 score of 45 compared to England's 39. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.

All schools in Derby
Key Performance Metrics for Derby
% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)
Derby
42%vsEngland
56%
Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)
Derby
44.6vsEngland
39.1
% pupils entering EBacc subjects
Derby
31%vsEngland
41%
Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)
Derby
3.8vsEngland
4.1
Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)
Derby
7.1/10vsEngland
7.4/10

Top schools in Derby

Showing 1-18 of 18 schools

  1. Derby High School

    Littleover

  2. Landau Forte College

    City Centre

  3. Derby Grammar School

    Littleover

  4. Littleover Community School

    Littleover

  5. Chellaston Academy

    Chellaston

  6. Derby Moor Spencer Academy

    Littleover

  7. Saint Benedict

    Darley Abbey

  8. West Park School

    Spondon

  9. Allestree Woodlands School

    Allestree

  10. The Bemrose School

    Littleover

  11. Lees Brook Academy

    Chaddesden

  12. Noel-Baker Academy

    Alvaston

  13. Murray Park Community School

    Mickleover

  14. Derby Cathedral School

    City Centre

  15. City of Derby Academy

    Sinfin

  16. Da Vinci Academy

    Breadsall

  17. Alvaston Moor Academy

    Alvaston

  18. UTC Derby Pride Park

    Pride Park