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School profile
Verified 18 August 2026
Derby Grammar School is a private secondary-stage school in Derby, Derby, with a published age range of 4-18.
Private school Co-ed Ages 4-18 Sixth form No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 4-18
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Derby Grammar School
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 4-18
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
Opened in 1995, Derby Grammar School became fully co-educational in September 2023. It now brings pupils from Reception to Sixth Form together at Rykneld Road in Littleover, with a day-school model, no boarding and provision through age 18.
Senior study is divided between Lower School and Upper School. English, mathematics and science form the core, while GCSE choices extend through modern languages, humanities, computing, art, drama, music, design and technology, physical education and religious studies. This lets pupils combine academic subjects with creative, practical and physical interests.
Sport runs from Reception to Year 13 through participation, performance, fixtures and inter-house competition. Excellence, Encouragement and Enrichment are the school's three stated values, while pastoral care sits within teaching and the all-through routine as pupils move into senior study.
The admissions route begins with an enquiry and visit, then registration, CAT4, a taster day, interview and a report or reference. Applications are accepted throughout the year, with entry outside September considered case by case. The relevant standards were met at the inspection beginning 14 October 2025.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 84.8% grade 5+ in English and maths and 59.8 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 16.7% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Derby and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 59.8
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 84.8%
- EBacc APS
- 5.33
- EBacc entry
- 33.3%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Derby and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 4-18
- Headteacher
- Mr Alistair Bond
- Pupil roll
- 147 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Rykneld Road, Littleover, Derby
- Postcode
- DE23 4BX
- Area
- Derby
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mr Alistair Bond
School contact
- School phone
- 01332523027
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01332523027
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 4-18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 59.8 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 84.8% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 84.8% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 5.33 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 16.7% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 29.25 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 14 October 2025
- Leadership, management and governance
- Standards met
- Quality of education, training and recreation
- Standards met
- Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Standards met
- Social and economic education and contribution to society
- Standards met
- Safeguarding
- Standards met
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2025 records an inspection beginning 14 October 2025. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Derby Grammar School handle admissions?
Derby Grammar School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Derby Grammar School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Derby Grammar School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Derby Grammar School?
Derby Grammar School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 14 October 2025.