Best primary schools in Derby
School-led decisions still need the postcode checked because east-west variation is real. This ranking covers 75 primary schools in the Derby local authority. Postcode area DE73 has the highest average school score (55.3 across 3 schools), while DE24 sits at the lower end (32.9). 89% of ranked Derby primary schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 primary schools in Derby on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Derby comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
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Positions 11–30 in the Derby ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | St Werburgh's CofE Primary School | 77.4 | Good | Primary |
| 12 | Parkview Primary School | 77 | Good | Primary |
| 13 | Gayton Junior School | 71.3 | Good | Primary |
| 14 | Hackwood Primary Academy | 68.9 | Good | Primary |
| 15 | Landau Forte Academy Moorhead | 68.2 | Good | Primary |
| 16 | Redwood Primary School | 67.1 | Good | Primary |
| 17 | Mickleover Primary School | 64.8 | Good | Primary |
| 18 | Springfield Primary School | 64.3 | Good | Primary |
| 19 | Oakwood Junior School | 63.8 | Good | Primary |
| 20 | Brackensdale Spencer Academy | 61.3 | Good | Primary |
| 21 | Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School | 60.3 | Good | Primary |
| 22 | Ravensdale Junior School | 58.3 | Good | Primary |
| 23 | Zaytouna Primary School | 52.7 | Good | Primary |
| 24 | Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School | 52.2 | Good | Primary |
| 25 | Chellaston Infant School | 49.6 | Good | Primary |
| 26 | Rosehill Infant and Nursery School | 47.5 | Good | Primary |
| 27 | St James' Church of England Aided Junior School | 47.5 | Good | Primary |
| 28 | Cavendish Close Junior Academy | 47.2 | Good | Primary |
| 29 | Meadow Farm Community Primary School | 46.1 | Good | Primary |
| 30 | Cherry Tree Hill Primary School | 45.5 | Good | Primary |
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Questions about primary schools in Derby
What is the best primary school in Derby?
Griffe Field Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Derby (LocaleIQ score 97.5 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 83% · higher 25%. The score combines Ofsted outcome, KS2 expected and higher standards, and cohort-weighted percentile ranks within the Derby primary pool.
What is the best secondary school in Derby?
Landau Forte College tops the Derby secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 91). Ofsted: Outstanding. Attainment 8 55.4. See the full secondary school ranking for Derby for the complete list.
Which primary schools in Derby have the best KS2 results?
KS2 results measure the percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths (expected standard) and the percentage achieving well above average (higher standard). Top performers in Derby: Griffe Field Primary School (KS2 expected 83%, higher 25%); Lawn Primary School (KS2 expected 84%, higher 14%); St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy (KS2 expected 75%, higher 12%). KS2 results are one of the inputs in the LocaleIQ primary school score alongside Ofsted outcome.
Which primary schools in Derby are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
5 primary schools in the Derby ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: Griffe Field Primary School, Lawn Primary School, St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wyndham Spencer Academy, Castleward Spencer Academy. Outstanding means Ofsted judged the school exceptional in all inspection areas. LocaleIQ weighs DfE performance data alongside Ofsted, so a Good-rated school can still rank highly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Derby?
This ranking covers 75 primary schools in the Derby comparison pool. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Which area of Derby has the best primary schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, DE73 has the strongest cluster — 55.3 average across 3 ranked primary schools. DE24 sits at the lower end (32.9 average). School-led decisions still need the postcode checked because east-west variation is real. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.