Derby Grammar School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Post 16
PUPILS
230
AGES
4 - 18
GENDER
Co-educational
TYPE
Other independent school
SCHOOL GUIDE RATING

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Independent Schools Inspectorate
(27/06/2023)
Full Report - All Reports
83%
NATIONAL AVG. 38%
5+ GCSEs grade 9-4 (standard pass or above) including English and maths
65%
NATIONAL AVG. 45%
GCSE Grade 5 (strong pass) or above in both English and maths
40%
NATIONAL AVG. 59%
Top grades at GCSE (9-7)
7%
NATIONAL AVG. 11%
3 A levels at AAB or higher inc. two facilitating subjects
21%
NATIONAL AVG. 43.8
Top grades at A level (A*/A)
DATA
GUIDE

Secondary Data
Explained for parents
33.06
A level average point score
NATIONAL AVERAGE 35.48
C
+
Average A level result
NATIONAL AVERAGE B-
Day
Boarding Type
Available
Scholarship Status
£2,500
to
£4,995
Day Fees Per Term
15.7%
NATIONAL AVG. 13.5%
Pupils with SEN support

Top Grades Compared With Other Schools

59% Independent Average Derby Grammar School 40% GCSE
43% Independent Average Derby Grammar School 21% A level

Top grades at GCSE (7-9) and top grades at A level (A*/A)


School Results Over Time

2019 2022 2023 78% 93% 83% 2020 Covid-19 2021 Covid-19

% of pupils who achieved 5+ GCSEs grade 9-4
2019 2022 2023 75% 77% 65% 2020 Covid-19 2021 Covid-19

% of pupils who achieved GCSE grade 5 or above in both English and maths
2019 2022 2023 29% 40% 7% 2020 Covid-19 2021 Covid-19

% of pupils who achieved 3 A levels at AAB or higher
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Rykneld Road
Littleover
Derby
DE23 4BX
+44 (0)1332 523027

School Description

Derby Grammar School is Derbyshire’s leading independent day school for girls and boys aged 4 to 18. Three principles lie at our core: excellent teaching, incredible opportunities, and a supportive, friendly atmosphere. These are the things that make us special. And they are the reasons our pupils come into school each day with a smile, each day with a smile, eager to learn and expand their minds.

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