Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Derby 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 118 schools across Derby. Updated with 2025–26 data.

118

Total schools

Outstanding

13%

Outstanding rate

57.6%

Avg KS2 SATs

39.4

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Harrington Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
🥈	Whitecross Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
🥉	Old Vicarage School Not applicable	—	95	View school
4.	Derby Pride Academy Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
5.	Ivy House School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
6.	St Giles' Spencer Academy Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
7.	Castleward Spencer Academy Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
8.	Lawn Primary School Primary	Outstanding	90	View school
9.	Griffe Field Primary School Primary	Outstanding	89	View school
10.	St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy Primary	Outstanding	85	View school
11.	Derby Grammar School Not applicable	—	85	View school
12.	Parkview Primary School Primary	Good	81	View school
13.	Lord Street Nursery School Nursery	Good	80	View school
14.	Central Community Nursery School Nursery	Good	80	View school
15.	Stonehill Nursery School Nursery	Good	80	View school
16.	Ashgate Nursery School Nursery	Good	80	View school
17.	Pear Tree Infant School Primary	Good	80	View school
18.	Rosehill Infant and Nursery School Primary	Good	80	View school
19.	Portway Infant School Primary	Good	80	View school
20.	Alvaston Infant and Nursery School Primary	Good	80	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Derby?

There are 118 primary & secondary schools in Derby, of which 15 (13%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Derby?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Derby is Harrington Nursery School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Derby?

Primary and secondary school applications in Derby are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Derby council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Derby?

13% of primary & secondary schools in Derby are rated Outstanding and 67% are rated Good. 66.1% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.