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Normanton House School

Derby, Derby, East Midlands · DE23 8DF

A small independent school of around 145 pupils, Normanton House serves families in Derby looking for a faith-based education within an Islamic ethos. Led by headteacher Ms Asma Piracha, it is a mixed, day-only school taking pupils from age 11 and is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. Its modest size lends itself to a close community where pupils are likely to be well known to staff.

145

Pupils

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Overview & data

Gender
Mixed
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils
145
Location
Derby, Derby, East Midlands
Website
https://alakramtrust.org.uk/normantonhouseschool/

Entrance & admissions

Entry age
11

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Headteacher

Head Ms Asma Piracha

Latest results

Attainment 8

50.3

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

83%

National average 47%

Teaching & academics

Academic results sit comfortably above national benchmarks. The school's Attainment 8 score of 50.3 outpaces the national average of 46.9, and 83% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in both English and Maths, against a national figure of 47%. These outcomes point to strong, consistent achievement across the core subjects.

Ethos & heritage

Religious character
Islam
Boarding
No

The last word

A small Derby school combining an Islamic ethos with results that clear national averages by a comfortable margin.

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Normanton House School 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is Normanton House School located?

Normanton House School is located at Normanton House, Village Street, Derby, DE23 8DF.

What type of school is Normanton House School?

Normanton House School is an independent (fee-paying) school in East Midlands.

How many pupils attend Normanton House School?

Normanton House School has approximately 145 pupils on roll.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.