Schools in Derby: Ofsted Ratings (2026)
347 registered schools in Derby, East Midlands. 49% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Browse the best primary and secondary schools below, then check a specific postcode for catchment distance.
347
Schools total
304 primary · 43 secondary
49%
Good or Outstanding
170 of 347
41
Rated Outstanding
129
Rated Good
Best primary schools in Derby
304 primary schools, sorted by Ofsted rating (Outstanding first). Showing the top 25.
| School | Postcode | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints CofE (C) Primary School | DE13 9RW | Outstanding |
| Crich Junior School | DE4 5DF | Outstanding |
| Croft Infant School | DE55 7BW | Outstanding |
| Darley Dale Primary School | DE4 2QB | Outstanding |
| Grampian Primary Academy | DE24 9LU | Outstanding |
| Griffe Field Primary School | DE23 3UQ | Outstanding |
| Hardwick Primary School | DE23 6QP | Outstanding |
| Homefields Primary School | DE73 5NY | Outstanding |
| Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School | DE6 3LD | Outstanding |
| Kniveton CofE Primary School | DE6 1JJ | Outstanding |
| Lawn Primary School | DE22 2QR | Outstanding |
| Lea Primary School | DE4 5JP | Outstanding |
| Melbourne Infant School | DE73 8JE | Outstanding |
| Morley Primary School | DE7 6DF | Outstanding |
| Needwood CofE Primary School | DE13 8SU | Outstanding |
| Newhall Infant School | DE11 0TJ | Outstanding |
| Newton Solney CofE (Aided) Infant School | DE15 0SF | Outstanding |
| Osmaston CofE (VC) Primary School | DE6 1LW | Outstanding |
| Redhill Primary School | DE72 3SF | Outstanding |
| Shardlow Primary School | DE72 2GR | Outstanding |
| Shobnall Primary & Nursery School | DE14 2BB | Outstanding |
| Sir John Moore Church of England Primary School | DE12 7AH | Outstanding |
| South Darley CofE Primary School | DE4 2JT | Outstanding |
| St Anne's CofE Primary School | DE45 1RZ | Outstanding |
| St Augustine's CofE Academy | DE6 5BY | Outstanding |
Best secondary schools in Derby
43 secondary schools, sorted by Ofsted rating. Showing the top 25.
| School | Postcode | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| John Taylor High School | DE13 8AZ | Outstanding |
| Landau Forte College | DE1 2LF | Outstanding |
| Littleover Community School | DE23 4BZ | Outstanding |
| West Park School | DE21 7BT | Outstanding |
| Castle Donington College | DE74 2LN | Good |
| Derby Moor Spencer Academy | DE23 2FS | Good |
| Heanor Gate Spencer Academy | DE75 7RA | Good |
| John Flamsteed Community School | DE5 8NP | Good |
| Lady Manners School | DE45 1JA | Good |
| Paulet High School | DE15 9RT | Good |
| The de Ferrers Academy | DE13 0LL | Good |
| Abbot Beyne School | DE15 0JL | Requires improvement |
| Allestree Woodlands School | DE22 2LW | Requires improvement |
| Anthony Gell School | DE4 4DX | Requires improvement |
| Belper School and Sixth Form Centre | DE56 0DA | Requires improvement |
| Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy | DE15 9SD | Requires improvement |
| City of Derby Academy | DE24 3AR | Requires improvement |
| Da Vinci Academy | DE21 4ET | Requires improvement |
| David Nieper Academy | DE55 7JA | Requires improvement |
| Frederick Gent School | DE55 2ER | Requires improvement |
| Granville Academy | DE11 7JR | Requires improvement |
| Kirk Hallam Community Academy | DE7 4HH | Requires improvement |
| Lees Brook Academy | DE21 4QX | Requires improvement |
| Mercia Academy | DE11 0TL | Requires improvement |
| Murray Park Community School | DE3 9LL | Requires improvement |
Check schools near a specific Derby address
Ofsted ratings tell you which schools are strong, but admission depends on distance. A PostcodeCheck area report lists every school near your exact postcode with its rating, type, and distance, plus crime, flood, broadband, and house-price data.
Schools in Derby: FAQ
How many schools are there in Derby?
There are 347 registered schools in Derby on the latest Ofsted/GIAS data — 304 primary, 43 secondary, and the remainder all-through, special, or 16+ providers. Of these, 49% are rated Good or Outstanding.
What is the best-rated school in Derby?
41 schools are rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Derby, and 129 more are rated Good. Outstanding schools are often oversubscribed, so proximity (your postcode's distance to the school) usually determines whether you can get a place.
How do I check school catchment for a Derby postcode?
Catchment depends on the exact address. Enter any Derby postcode into PostcodeCheck and the area report lists every school near that postcode, its Ofsted rating, type, and distance — the data admissions teams use to decide places.
Does living near a good school in Derby affect house prices?
Yes. Homes inside the effective catchment of an Outstanding or Good school typically command a 5-15% premium. The effect is strongest for primary schools, where catchment areas are smaller and admissions are tightly distance-based.