Best Primary Schools in Derbyshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 353 schools across Derbyshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

How many schools?
353
Open primary schools in Derbyshire
Closed schools excluded
Inspection picture
307 Good or better
of 350 with a historic Ofsted grade
Historic single-word grades · pre-Nov-2025
How is this list ordered?
SNM score
Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School currently leads
Methodology

Derbyshire has 353 open primary schools. Of the 350 with a published Ofsted inspection, 17 (5%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 88% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Derbyshire follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score Profile
1. Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 100 View school
2. Longwood Infant Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 93 View school
3. Taddington and Priestcliffe School
Primary
 Good 92 View school
4. All Saints CofE Junior School
Primary
 Good 91 View school
5. Kirk Langley CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 91 View school
6. Longford CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 91 View school
7. Scarcliffe Primary School
Primary
 Good 89 View school
8. Shardlow Primary School
Primary
 Good 89 View school
9. Morley Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
10. Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary
 Good 88 View school
11. Wigley Primary School
Primary
 Good 87 View school
12. Lea Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
13. Doveridge Primary School
Primary
 Good 87 View school
14. Redhill Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
15. Bradwell CofE (Controlled) Infant School & Nursery
Primary
 Good 86 View school
16. William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
17. Bamford Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
18. Litton CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
19. Newton Solney CofE (Aided) Infant School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
20. Holbrook Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

Related lists for Derbyshire

Best primary schools in DerbyshireTop-ranked Reception–Year 6 Best secondary schools in DerbyshireTop-ranked Year 7 onwards All schools in DerbyshirePrimary & secondary combined Secondary schools in DerbyshireYear 7 onwards How the Schools Near Me score worksOur ranking methodology, explained

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Derbyshire?
There are 353 open primary schools in Derbyshire (closed schools are excluded). 17 of the 350 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary schools in Derbyshire?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary school in Derbyshire is Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Derbyshire?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Derbyshire?
Primary and secondary applications in Derbyshire are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Derbyshire council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.