Old Vicarage School

11 Church Lane, Darley Abbey, DE22 1EW

Independent school for ages 3–13 in Darley Abbey. Mixed intake.

Old Vicarage School is a non-selective independent prep school in Derby, educating boys and girls from age 3 to 13. It has nursery classes, and its ISI inspection in October 2025 found the standards and safeguarding standards met.

The school describes itself as a family-run independent school in Darley Abbey with a home-from-home feel. It highlights a small setting, multi-use sports areas and woodland, and presents broad after-school clubs as part of preparatory and primary education.

Ages 3–13 · All-through

121 pupils · On roll

Independent school · Mixed

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Primary applications close on 15 January 2027; secondary applications close on 31 October 2026. Sign in and create a planner to keep the deadline and school visits together. See Derby’s deadlines and how to apply →