Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Derbyshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 451 schools across Derbyshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Derbyshire has 451 primary & secondary schools, of which 25 (6%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 350 rated Good — 83% of primary & secondary schools in Derbyshire are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Redhill Primary School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Derbyshire 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.

451
Total schools
25
Outstanding
6%
Outstanding rate
60.2%
Avg KS2 SATs
40.6
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Redhill Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 98 View school
🥈 Flagg Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥉 Alfreton Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
4. St Anselm's School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
5. St Wystan's School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
6. St Peter and St Paul School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
7. Repton Preparatory School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
8. John King Infant Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
9. Longwood Infant Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
10. Ashgate Croft School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
11. Morley Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 94 View school
12. William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
13. Longford CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 90 View school
14. Kirkstead Junior Academy
Primary
 Good 87 View school
15. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
16. Marsh Lane Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
17. Osmaston CofE (VC) Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
18. Lea Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
19. Kirk Langley CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
20. St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 84 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Derbyshire?
There are 451 primary & secondary schools in Derbyshire, of which 25 (6%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Derbyshire?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Derbyshire is Redhill Primary School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Derbyshire?
Primary and secondary school applications in Derbyshire are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Derbyshire council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Derbyshire?
6% of primary & secondary schools in Derbyshire are rated Outstanding and 78% are rated Good. 74.7% 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.