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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Derby Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Derby. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Derby

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Independent · All-through
#1DERBY
#251England

Derby High School

Hillsway, Littleover, Derby, DE23 3DT
Derby City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
677 pupils
Mixed
3-18 years
Church of England
Sixth Form
Nursery
Details
Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#2DERBY
#315England

Repton School

Repton, Derby, DE65 6FH
Derbyshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
620 pupils
Mixed
12-18+ years
Christian
Sixth Form
Boarders
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#4DERBY
#1,163England

Littleover Community School

Pastures Hill, Littleover, Derby, DE23 4BZ
Derby City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,808 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School294 offers / 961 applications
Subscription: 3.3xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · All-through
#3DERBY
#352England

Derby Grammar School

Rykneld Road, Littleover, Derby, DE23 4BX
Derby City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
214 pupils
Mixed
4-18 years
Church of England
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#5DERBY
#1,214England

Landau Forte College

Fox Street, Derby, DE1 2LF
Derby City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,240 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Application Demand
Primary School191 offers / 1156 applications
Subscription: 6.0xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#9DERBY
#1,747England

Chellaston Academy

Swarkestone Road, Derby, DE73 5UB
Derby City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,807 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School295 offers / 469 applications
Subscription: 1.6xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#10DERBY
#1,950England

Derby Moor Spencer Academy

Moorway Lane, Littleover, Derby, DE23 2FS
Derby City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,721 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School299 offers / 695 applications
Subscription: 2.3xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#6DERBY
#1,579England

John Port Spencer Academy

Main Street, Etwall, Derby, DE65 6LU
Derbyshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,966 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School335 offers / 445 applications
Subscription: 1.3xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#8DERBY
#1,656England

Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

Duffield Road, Darley Abbey, Derby, DE22 1JD
Derby City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,456 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School244 offers / 500 applications
Subscription: 2.0xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Derby

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Neighbourhoods in Derby

Allestree is a popular residential pocket within the Derby area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Derby and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#12Allestree Woodlands SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Allestree Woodlands School#12
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Alvaston is a popular residential pocket within the Derby area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Derby and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#16Noel-Baker AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
#20Alvaston Moor AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Noel-Baker Academy#16
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Alvaston Moor Academy#20
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Breadsall is a popular residential pocket within the Derby area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Derby and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#17Da Vinci AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Da Vinci Academy#17
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Castle Donington is a popular residential pocket within the Derby area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Derby and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#14Castle Donington CollegeStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Castle Donington College#14
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Chaddesden is a popular residential pocket within the Derby area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Derby and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#15Lees Brook AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Lees Brook Academy#15
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Chellaston is a popular residential pocket within the Derby area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Derby and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9Chellaston AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Chellaston Academy#9
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

City Centre is a popular residential pocket within the Derby area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Derby and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Landau Forte CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
#13Derby Cathedral SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Landau Forte College#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
Derby Cathedral School#13
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Darley Abbey is a popular residential pocket within the Derby area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Derby and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedCatholicGood
Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy#8
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

Etwall is a popular residential pocket within the Derby area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Derby and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6John Port Spencer AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
John Port Spencer Academy#6
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Littleover is a popular residential pocket within the Derby area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Derby and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Derby High SchoolIndependentAll-through3-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandNot inspected by Ofsted
#4Littleover Community SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
#3Derby Grammar SchoolIndependentAll-through4-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandNot inspected by Ofsted
#10Derby Moor Spencer AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
#21The Bemrose SchoolStateAll-through3-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Derby High School#1
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Littleover Community School#4
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Derby Grammar School#3
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Derby Moor Spencer Academy#10
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
The Bemrose School#21
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Mickleover is a popular residential pocket within the Derby area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Derby and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#11Murray Park Community SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Murray Park Community School#11
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Pride Park is a popular residential pocket within the Derby area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Derby and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#18UTC Derby Pride ParkStateSecondary & Post-1613-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
UTC Derby Pride Park#18
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 13-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Repton is a popular residential pocket within the Derby area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Derby and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Repton SchoolIndependentSecondary & Post-1612-18+ yearsMixedChristianNot inspected by Ofsted
Repton School#2
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 12-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Christian
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Sinfin is a popular residential pocket within the Derby area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Derby and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#19City of Derby AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
City of Derby Academy#19
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Spondon is a popular residential pocket within the Derby area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Derby and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7West Park SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
West Park School#7
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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