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Derby secondary schools offer diverse options across a city with a strong industrial heritage, 89% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, above England's 86%. While Derby High School, Repton School, and Derby Grammar School are top-ranked independent options, Littleover Community School leads among state secondary schools with strong results. With 21 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 42 compared to England's 41. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or Ofsted rating.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Allestree Woodlands School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16 | Noel-Baker Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #20 | Alvaston Moor Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #17 | Da Vinci Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 | Castle Donington College | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #15 | Lees Brook Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Chellaston Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Landau Forte College | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
| #13 | Derby Cathedral School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | John Port Spencer Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Derby High School | Independent | All-through | 3-18 years | Mixed | Church of England | Not inspected by Ofsted |
| #3 | Derby Grammar School | Independent | All-through | 4-18 years | Mixed | Church of England | Not inspected by Ofsted |
| #4 | Littleover Community School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #10 | Derby Moor Spencer Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #21 | The Bemrose School | State | All-through | 3-18+ years | Mixed | None | Good |
Independent • All-through • 3-18 years
Independent • All-through • 4-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • All-through • 3-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Murray Park Community School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #18 | UTC Derby Pride Park | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 13-18+ years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 13-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Repton School | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 12-18+ years | Mixed | Christian | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 12-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #19 | City of Derby Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | West Park School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
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