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Derby High School

Hillsway, Littleover, DE23 3DT

Independent school for ages 3–18 in Littleover. Mixed intake, Church of England.

Derby High School is a selective Church of England independent school in Derby, educating boys and girls from age 3 to 18. It has nursery classes and a sixth form, and its ISI inspection in January 2026 found the standards and safeguarding standards met.

The school describes a friendly, calm community with close relationships between children and staff. It says its Anglican foundation sits alongside a school community including people of all faiths and none, and highlights a broad extracurricular programme, on-campus facilities and a relational approach to behaviour.

Ages 3–18 · All-through
696 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 →