Derby High School

Independent

National rank

182

136

Rank last year

73.2%

A-level

A-level

A*-B

63.6%

GCSE

GCSE

A*/A/9/8/7

Need to know

Head teacher

Amy Chapman

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

677 (3-18)

Head teacher

Amy Chapman

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

677 (3-18)

Head teacher

Amy Chapman

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

677 (3-18)

UK day fees per term*

£5,310-£5,580 (11-18) includes lunch

*Fee correct as of November 21, 2024
Our methodology
Results

A-level 2024 rank: 200

Grade

%

A*

27.5

A

26.1

B

19.7

A*/A

53.5

A*-B

73.2

GCSE 2024 rank: 163

Grade

%

A*/9/8

40.7

A/7

22.9

A*/A/9/8/7

63.6

What the school inspection says

Date of report
2023
Verdict
Excellent
“The school strives for excellence for all pupils in every aspect of their academic studies and non-academic pursuits … Pupils are mature, insightful and perceptive beyond their years … Throughout the school, pupils display substantial awareness of what they excel at as well as areas that they find more challenging. They are self-confident and show excellent self-discipline. The strong pastoral system prepares them comprehensively for the next stages of their life.” There was an additional inspection in 2024.
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About the school

  • The school achieves excellent A-level and GCSE results, and embedded in its DNA are sports teams, drama productions, concerts and exhibitions.
  • A diverse programme of extracurricular activities enables all students to take part in sport, music and drama, and develop new skills in areas such as science, photography and computer coding.
  • Students participate in day or residential trips to the theatre, art galleries or the Yorkshire Moors. Optional trips abroad might include skiing in Austria or a language trip to Berlin.
  • The school prides itself on the level of pastoral care offered. Good communication between parents and the institution is the most effective way of enabling the school to offer students appropriate guidance and support.
  • Academic and co-curricular scholarships are available for Year 7 and sixth-form entry, in addition to means-tested bursaries.
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