Last updated 18 September 2026
School Guide verdict
Derby High School is an independent secondary in Derby where good GCSE passes sit well above the national average, earning it a 5-star rating from School Guide. The co-educational school offers strong academic foundations alongside broader personal growth. At its 2026 ISI inspection, the quality of pupils' personal development was judged excellent.
Top grades at GCSE (7-9) and top grades at A level (A*/A)
School Description
This school is independently managed and its admission criteria may be selective. There is no set catchment area as pupils are admitted from a wide variety of postcodes and, in the case of boarding schools, from outside the UK. Contact the school directly or visit their website for more information on Admissions Policy and Procedures.
At its 2026 ISI inspection, Derby High School was judged good for the quality of academic and other achievements, and excellent for both the quality of pupils' personal development and the effectiveness of governance, leadership and management.
Derby High School achieves 96.4% in good GCSE passes (5+ GCSEs grade 9-4 including English and maths), which is well above the national average of 38.9%.
There are 679 pupils on roll at Derby High School.
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