Best Secondary Schools in Derby 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 15 schools across Derby. Updated with 2025–26 data.

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
🥇	Littleover Community School Secondary	Outstanding	71	View school
🥈	Landau Forte College Secondary	Outstanding	70	View school
🥉	Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Secondary	Good	56	View school
4.	Derby Moor Spencer Academy Secondary	Good	54	View school
5.	West Park School Secondary	Good	51	View school
6.	Derby Cathedral School Secondary	Good	48	View school
7.	Chellaston Academy Secondary	Inadequate	44	View school
8.	Allestree Woodlands School Secondary	Requires Improvement	44	View school
9.	Lees Brook Academy Secondary	Requires Improvement	42	View school
10.	Murray Park Community School Secondary	Requires Improvement	41	View school
11.	Da Vinci Academy Secondary	Requires Improvement	33	View school
12.	Noel-Baker Academy Secondary	Inadequate	25	View school
13.	UTC Derby Pride Park Secondary	Inadequate	25	View school
14.	City of Derby Academy Secondary	Inadequate	23	View school
15.	Alvaston Moor Academy Secondary	Inadequate	17	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Derby?

There are 15 secondary schools in Derby, of which 2 (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 Littleover Community 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 secondary schools in Derby are rated Outstanding and 27% 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.