Best Primary Schools in Derby 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 74 schools across Derby. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

11%

Outstanding rate

57.6%

Avg KS2 SATs

39.4

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Lawn Primary School Primary	Outstanding	74	View school
🥈	Griffe Field Primary School Primary	Outstanding	74	View school
🥉	Homefields Primary School Primary	Outstanding	74	View school
4.	Springfield Primary School Primary	Good	70	View school
5.	Wren Park Primary School Primary	Outstanding	69	View school
6.	Wyndham Spencer Academy Primary	Outstanding	69	View school
7.	Parkview Primary School Primary	Good	67	View school
8.	Gayton Junior School Primary	Good	66	View school
9.	Redwood Primary School Primary	Good	66	View school
10.	Hackwood Primary Academy Primary	Good	66	View school
11.	Silverhill Primary School Primary	Good	65	View school
12.	Meadow Farm Community Primary School Primary	Good	64	View school
13.	St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy Primary	Good	64	View school
14.	St Werburgh's CofE Primary School Primary	Good	64	View school
15.	St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy Primary	Good	63	View school
16.	Grampian Primary Academy Primary	Good	62	View school
17.	Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School Primary	Good	62	View school
18.	Mickleover Primary School Primary	Good	62	View school
19.	Portway Junior School Primary	Good	62	View school
20.	Ravensdale Junior School Primary	Good	61	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Derby?

There are 74 primary schools in Derby, of which 8 (11%) 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 Lawn Primary 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?

11% of primary schools in Derby are rated Outstanding and 64% 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.