The short version
Above-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 59.8 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Anglican school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
59.8
16.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
67%
24.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
33%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.27
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
25% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 4–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Anglican
Numbers
- Pupils
- 161
- Capacity
- 55%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Derby
- Head
- Mr Alistair Bond (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Rykneld Road, Derby, DE23 4BX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLittleover Community School
Secondary · 555m away
Griffe Field Primary School
Primary · 634m away
Derby Moor Spencer Academy
Secondary · 871m away
Ivy House School
Special school · 871m away
Ivy House School
Academy · 871m away
Highfields Spencer Academy
Primary · 892m away
Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Brookfield Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Derby Grammar School a selective school?
Yes. Derby Grammar School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Derby Grammar School?
Derby Grammar School currently has 161 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Derby Grammar School take?
Derby Grammar School caters for pupils aged 4 to 18.
Where is Derby Grammar School?
Derby Grammar School is in DE23 4BX, in the Derby local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Derby Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, Derby Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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