The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 60.1 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
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
60.1
16.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
87%
45.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.19
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
13% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 696
- Capacity
- 95%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Derby
- Head
- Mrs Amy Chapman (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
Hillsway, Littleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 3DT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCarlyle Infant and Nursery Academy
Primary · 489m away
St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School
Primary · 537m away
Wren Park Primary School
Primary · 592m away
Littleover Community School
Secondary · 810m away
Derby Moor Spencer Academy
Secondary · 941m away
Ivy House School
Special school · 941m away
Ivy House School
Academy · 941m away
St Clare's School
Academy · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Derby High School a selective school?
Yes. Derby High 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 High School?
Derby High School currently has 696 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Derby High School take?
Derby High School caters for pupils aged 3 to 18.
Where is Derby High School?
Derby High School is in Derby, DE23 3DT, in the Derby local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Derby High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Derby High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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