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.

Derby has 15 secondary schools, of which 1 (7%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 12 rated Good — 87% of secondary schools in Derby are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Landau Forte College currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Derby follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

15
Total schools
1
Outstanding
7%
Outstanding rate
57.6%
Avg KS2 SATs
39.4
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Landau Forte College
Secondary
 Outstanding 79 View school
🥈 Littleover Community School
Secondary
 Good 68 View school
🥉 Chellaston Academy
Secondary
 Good 64 View school
4. West Park School
Secondary
 Good 63 View school
5. Derby Moor Spencer Academy
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
6. Allestree Woodlands School
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
7. Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Secondary
 Good 59 View school
8. UTC Derby Pride Park
Secondary
 Good 55 View school
9. Derby Cathedral School
Secondary
 Good 54 View school
10. Lees Brook Academy
Secondary
 Good 54 View school
11. Murray Park Community School
Secondary
 Good 53 View school
12. Noel-Baker Academy
Secondary
 Good 48 View school
13. Da Vinci Academy
Secondary
 Good 46 View school
14. City of Derby Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 36 View school
15. Alvaston Moor Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 33 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 1 (7%) 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 Landau Forte College. 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?
7% of secondary schools in Derby are rated Outstanding and 80% 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.