Best schools in Derby
School-led decisions still need the postcode checked because east-west variation is real. This ranking covers 90 schools in the Derby local authority. Postcode area DE1 has the highest average school score (71.7 across 3 schools), while DE24 sits at the lower end (30.9). 89% of ranked Derby schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 schools in Derby on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Derby comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
More schools in Derby
Positions 11–30 in the Derby ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Homefields Primary School | 81.9 | Good | Primary |
| 12 | St Werburgh's CofE Primary School | 77.4 | Good | Primary |
| 13 | Parkview Primary School | 77 | Good | Primary |
| 14 | Gayton Junior School | 71.3 | Good | Primary |
| 15 | Littleover Community School | 70.5 | Good | Secondary |
| 16 | Hackwood Primary Academy | 68.9 | Good | Primary |
| 17 | Landau Forte Academy Moorhead | 68.2 | Good | Primary |
| 18 | Redwood Primary School | 67.1 | Good | Primary |
| 19 | Mickleover Primary School | 64.8 | Good | Primary |
| 20 | Springfield Primary School | 64.3 | Good | Primary |
| 21 | Chellaston Academy | 64.2 | Good | Secondary |
| 22 | Oakwood Junior School | 63.8 | Good | Primary |
| 23 | Brackensdale Spencer Academy | 61.3 | Good | Primary |
| 24 | Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School | 60.3 | Good | Primary |
| 25 | Ravensdale Junior School | 58.3 | Good | Primary |
| 26 | UTC Derby Pride Park | 58 | Good | Secondary |
| 27 | Derby Moor Spencer Academy | 57 | Good | Secondary |
| 28 | Allestree Woodlands School | 53.5 | Good | Secondary |
| 29 | Zaytouna Primary School | 52.7 | Good | Primary |
| 30 | Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School | 52.2 | Good | Primary |
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Questions about schools in Derby
What is the best school in Derby?
Griffe Field Primary School is the top-ranked school in Derby overall (LocaleIQ score 97.5 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 83% · higher 25%. Primary and secondary schools are scored on separate metrics and peer pools — use the phase tabs above to compare like for like.
What is the best primary school in Derby?
Griffe Field Primary School leads the Derby primary school ranking (LocaleIQ 97.5). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 83% · higher 25%. The Primary tab above shows the full ranked list of Derby primary schools.
What is the best secondary school in Derby?
Landau Forte College leads the Derby secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 91). Ofsted: Outstanding. Attainment 8 55.4. The Secondary tab above shows the full ranked list of Derby secondary schools.
Which schools in Derby are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
6 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, Landau Forte College, and 1 more. 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.
Which area of Derby has the best schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, DE1 has the strongest cluster — 71.7 average across 3 ranked schools. DE24 sits at the lower end (30.9 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.
How many schools are ranked in Derby?
This ranking covers 90 schools (primary and secondary) in the Derby comparison pool. Use the Primary or Secondary tabs for phase-specific rankings. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.