Derby Schools

 

Finding the right school in Derby for your child is one of the most important decisions you can make for them so it is a good idea to do a bit of research into the quality of the teaching and overall performance rating of each Derby school as defined by the Department for Education and Skills (DFES). Of course whether your child will be admitted to a particular school in Derby depends largely on the Derby schools catchment areas but if you and your family are in a position to relocate within Derby then you can give yourself a greater choice of the schooling and education available for your child.

Below we take a look at the top rated Derby schools from nursery schools through to secondary schools in Derby and also list available special needs schools in Derby.

 

Derby Nursery Schools

 

Nursery schools in Derby are largely rated according to their Ofsted report which is compiled by Ofsted, the Office for Standards in Education, and gives ratings based on the quality and provision of services and education of pupils as well as looking out for their safety and wellbeing.

 

The Ofsted ratings are as follows:

Grade 1 – Outstanding

Grade 2 – Good

Grade 3 – Satisfactory

Grade 4 – Inadequate

 

A list of Derby nursery schools admitting children between 3 and 5 years old is found below along with their contact details and latest Ofsted rating:

 

Ashgate Nursery

18 Stepping Lane

Derby

Postcode: DE1 1GJ

Telephone: 01332 371769

Overall Ofsted Rating: 3

 

Castle Nursery

Copeland St

Derby

Postcode: DE1 2PU

Telephone: 01332 347388

Overall Ofsted Rating: 2

 

Central Community Nursery

Nuns St

Derby

Postcode: DE1 3LR

Telephone: 01332 342647

Overall Ofsted Rating: 2

 

Harrington Nursery

Peartree

Derby

Postcode: DE23 8PE

Telephone: 01332 769821

Overall Ofsted Rating: 2

 

Lord Street Community Nursery

Allenton

Derby

Postcode: DE24 9AX

Telephone: 01332 349363

Overall Ofsted Rating: 2

 

Stonehill Nursery

Stonehill Rd

Derby

Postcode: DE23 6TJ

Telephone: 01332 341636

Overall Ofsted Rating: 2

 

Wallbrook Nursery

Middleton St

Derby

Postcode: DE23 8QJ

Telephone: 01332 772434

Overall Ofsted Rating: 1

 

Whitecross Nursery

Watson St

Derby

Postcode: DE1 3PJ

Telephone: 01332 371876

Overall Ofsted Rating: 2

 

Derby Primary Schools

 

There are a great many different primary schools in Derby and choosing the right one for your child can be difficult. Some primary schools in Derby may have better facilities while others may have smaller class sizes. However the one thing that most parents will agree on is that the standard of teaching should be the key influencing factor when deciding which Derby school they want their child to attend.

Below is a guide to the top rated primary schools in Derby and their contact details. The ratings are based on performance guidelines set out by the DFES which measures pupil’s performance in the 3 main subjects of English, Maths and Science. The percentages represent the amount of pupils who achieve level 4 and above of Key Stage 2 in the respective subjects.

 

Top Derby Primary Schools

 

1.       Walter Evans CofE (Aided) Primary School Derby

Address: Darley Abbey Drive, Darley Abbey, Postcode: DE22 1EF. Telephone: 01332 5557139

 

English 100%

Maths 95%

Science 100%

 

2.       Wren Park Primary School Derby

Address: Jackson Ave, Mickleover, Postcode: DE3 9AY. Telephone 01332 512732

 

English 98%

Maths 95%

Science 98%

 

3.       St Werburghs CofE VA Primary School Derby

Address: Church St, Spondon, Postcode: DE21 7LL. Telephone: 01332 673827

 

English 98%

Maths 93%

Science 98%

 

4.       Asterdale Primary School Derby

Address: Borrowash Rd, Spondon, Postcode: DE21 7PH. Telephone: 01332 662323

 

English 97%

Maths 94%

Science 97%

 

5.       The Curzon CofE Primary School Derby

Address: Church Rd, Quarndon, Postcode: DE22 5JA. Telephone: 01332 550172

 

English 100%

Maths 90%

Science 95%

 

 

Derby Secondary Schools

 

There are also a number of different secondary schools in Derby each with its own merits, whether that be proximity to home, sporting achievements or how many of its students go on to further their education after leaving.

While primary schools are where children build the foundation of their education and social interaction, secondary schools in Derby are where Derby Students get a broader and more in-depth range to their education taking them to the completion of GCSE level education. GCSE standard of education is the pre-requisite of most employers and also the foundation for going on to A-Level education so it is very important that you afford your child the best education available to them.

Below is a guide to some of the best secondary schools in Derby based on the grades or equivalent points they achieved in their GCSE’s.

 

Top Secondary Schools in Derby

 

There are 3 criteria which determine the Derby secondary school’s position in this list which are:

 

·         Percentage of pupils who achieved 5 or more GCSE’s at Grades A* to C

·         Percentage of pupils who achieved 5 or more GCSE’s at Grades A* to G

·         The average number of points achieved per pupil.

 

 

1.       Derby High School (Fee Paying)

Address: Hillsway, Littleover, Postcode: DE23 3DT. Telephone: 01332 514267

 

A-C 100%

A-G 100%

Points: 523

 

2.       Derby Grammar School (Fee Paying)

Address: Rykneld Rd, Littleover, Postcode: DE23 4BX. Telephone: 01332 523027

 

A-C 95%

A-G 100%

Points: 465

 

3.       Landau Forte College Derby

Address: Fox St, Derby, Postcode: DE1 2LF. Telephone: 01332 204040

 

A-C 86%

A-G 97%

Points: 453

 

4.       Littleover Community School

Address: Pastures Hill, Littleover, Postcode: DE23 4BZ. Telephone: 01332 513219

 

A-C 88%

A-G 100%

Points: 447

 

5.       St Benedict Catholic School & Performing Arts College

Address: Duffield Rd, Darley Abbey, Postcode: DE22 1JD. Telephone: 01332 557032

 

A-C 69%

A-G 90%

Points: 447

 

Special Needs Schools in Derby

 

If your child has learning difficulties or requires assistance that is not offered by most state schools in Derby then you will need to consider having them educated at one of Derby’s special needs schools.

There are 6 different schools in Derby that cater for children with special needs and while the school’s Ofsted report can give you an indication of its standards, it is advisable to make arrangements to visit the school yourself before deciding to send your child.

 

Below is a list of the Special Needs Schools available in Derby Along with their latest Ofsted rating where available:

 

Ivy House School Derby

Address: Moorway Lane, Derby, Postcode: DE23 2FS. Telephone: 01332 777920

Ofsted Rating 2

 

St Andrew's School Derby

Address: St Andrew's View, Breadsall Hilltop, Derby, Postcode: DE21 4EW. Telephone: 01332 832746

Ofsted Rating 2

 

St Clare's School Derby

Address: Rough Heanor Road, Mickleover, Derby, Postcode: DE3 9AZ. Telephone: 01332 511757

Ofsted Rating 1

 

St Giles' School Derby

Address: Hampshire Road, Derby, Postcode: DE21 6BT. Telephone: 01332 343039

Ofsted Rating 2

 

St Martins School Derby

Address: Wisgreaves Road, Alvaston, Derby, Postcode: DE24 8RQ. Telephone: 01332 571151

Ofsted Rating 3

 

The Kingsmead School Derby

Address: Bridge Street, Derby, Postcode: DE1 3LB. Telephone: 01332 715970

Ofsted Rating N/A

 

School Holiday Dates in Derby

 

If you want to find out what the start and end of school term dates in Derby are this year, please click on the link below:

 

Derby School Holiday Dates 2011 2012

 

 

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