The Best Schools In Derby Rated & Reviewed

School Guide has helped 20 million parents find the best school for their child and here we reveal the 5 best performing schools in Derby. These top schools near Derby are ranked by their School Guide Star Rating, which is 100% based on official performance data including exam results and Ofsted inspections.

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✔ Compare all schools in Derby and see the best and worst performing schools

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Derby High School

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Our number one ranked school in Derby based on our official School Guide Star Rating is Derby High School.

Pupils

677

Ages

3 - 18

Gender

Mixed

Type

Other independent school

Repton School

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Repton School is ranked second in Derby based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.

Pupils

620

Ages

12 - 19

Gender

Mixed

Type

Other independent school

Landau Forte College

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At number 3 in the best schools in Derby based on our authoritative ranking is Landau Forte College.

Pupils

1240

Ages

11 - 19

Gender

Mixed

Type

Academy sponsor led

Littleover Community School

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The school ranked at number four in our Derby league table is Littleover Community School based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.

Pupils

1808

Ages

11 - 18

Gender

Mixed

Type

Community school

Chellaston Academy

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Our number five ranked school in Derby based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is Chellaston Academy.

Pupils

1807

Ages

11 - 18

Gender

Mixed

Type

Academy converter

Top 5 best performing schools in Derby and their catchment areas in Derby ranked by School Guide in 2025

Derby High School
Repton School
Landau Forte College
Littleover Community School
Chellaston Academy

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The Best Schools In Derby Rated & Reviewed

Derby High School

Repton School

Landau Forte College

Littleover Community School

Chellaston Academy

Top 5 best performing schools in Derby and their catchment areas in Derby ranked by School Guide in 2025

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