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Derby Cathedral School
Great Northern Road, Derby, DE1 1LR
Free schools for ages 11–19 in Derby. Mixed intake, Church of England.
Derby Cathedral School is a large mixed Church of England secondary free school in Derby for ages 11 to 19. It has a sixth form, and Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2023.
The school describes itself as a vibrant, values-led community inspired by John 10:10, with learning shaped by rigour and joy. Its 2024 GCSE Attainment 8 score was 41.5, with 35.4% achieving grade 5 or above in English and maths.
Ages 11–19 · Secondary
1,145 pupils · On roll
Free schools · Mixed