Derby High School
Derby, Derby, East Midlands · DE23 3DT
An all-through Church of England school taking pupils from age three to eighteen, Derby High School earned an "excellent" judgement from the Independent Schools Inspectorate, with personal development rated equally highly and all compliance standards met. With 696 pupils on roll, it sits in the medium-size band and keeps a relatively compact sixth form of 84. Led by Head Mrs Amy Chapman, the school offers a co-educational, day-only environment. Around 13% of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting a willingness to work with a range of learning needs.
696
Pupils
excellent
ISI
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 3-18
- Pupils
- 696
- Location
- Derby, Derby, East Midlands
- Website
- www.derbyhigh.derby.sch.uk
- Telephone
- 01332 514267
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mrs Amy Chapman
Latest results
Attainment 8
60.1
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
87%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above the national picture: an Attainment 8 score of 60.1 against a national average of 46.9, and 87% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths, compared with 47% nationally. The curriculum runs from GCSE through to A-level, with the EPQ available to stretch sixth-formers. Sciences feature strongly at both stages, and the breadth of GCSE options - from three modern languages to food technology, computing and music - points to a genuinely rounded offer.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 84
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 12.93%
- EHC plans
- 0.14%
Arts & extracurricular
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Beyond the classroom
Physical education and sports studies appear at both GCSE and A-level, indicating sport holds a meaningful place beyond timetabled lessons. Creative subjects such as art and music also run through to public examination level.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 20 January 2026
The last word
A strong all-rounder for Derby families wanting consistently high academic results within a supportive, all-through setting. The inspection ratings back up both the teaching and the wider pastoral picture.
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Derby High School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Derby High School located?
Derby High School is located at Hillsway, Littleover, Derby, DE23 3DT.
What type of school is Derby High School?
Derby High School is an independent (fee-paying) school in East Midlands.
How many pupils attend Derby High School?
Derby High School has approximately 696 pupils on roll.
What is Derby High School's inspection rating?
Derby High School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 20 January 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.