Best secondary schools in Derby
School-led decisions still need the postcode checked because east-west variation is real. This ranking covers 16 secondary schools in the Derby local authority. Postcode area DE1 has the highest average school score (64.0 across 2 schools), while DE24 sits at the lower end (22.0). 88% of ranked Derby secondary schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 secondary 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 11–16 in the Derby ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Murray Park Community School | 23.5 | Good | Secondary |
| 12 | The Bemrose School | 23.1 | Good | All-through |
| 13 | Noel-Baker Academy | 18 | Good | Secondary |
| 14 | Da Vinci Academy | 12.6 | Good | Secondary |
| 15 | City of Derby Academy | 9.5 | Requires improvement | Secondary |
| 16 | Alvaston Moor Academy | 2.5 | Requires improvement | Secondary |
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Questions about secondary schools in Derby
What is the best secondary school in Derby?
Landau Forte College is the top-ranked secondary school in Derby (LocaleIQ score 91 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. Attainment 8 55.4. The score combines Ofsted outcome, Progress 8 and Attainment 8, and cohort-weighted percentile ranks within the Derby secondary pool.
What is the best primary school in Derby?
Griffe Field Primary School tops the Derby primary school ranking (LocaleIQ 97.5). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 83% · higher 25%. See the full primary school ranking for Derby for the complete list.
Which secondary schools in Derby have the best GCSE results?
Attainment 8 measures average GCSE grades across eight subjects; Progress 8 compares actual grades against predictions based on KS2 — a positive figure means pupils outperformed expectations. Top performers in Derby: Landau Forte College (Attainment 8 55.4); Littleover Community School (Attainment 8 52.7); Chellaston Academy (Attainment 8 49.2). Both metrics feed into the LocaleIQ secondary school score.
Which secondary schools in Derby are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
1 secondary school in the Derby ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: Landau Forte College. 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 secondary schools are ranked in Derby?
This ranking covers 16 secondary 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 secondary schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, DE1 has the strongest cluster — 64.0 average across 2 ranked secondary schools. DE24 sits at the lower end (22.0 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.