Derby Grammar School vs Highfields Spencer Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Derby Grammar School
Littleover
Overview
Phase
All-through
Primary
Type
Other independent school
Free schools
Age Range
4–18
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Anglican
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Non-selective
Local Authority
Derby
Derbyshire
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
147
258
Capacity
295
266
Occupancy
50%
97%
FSM %
-
22.9%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
-
Quality of Education
-
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
-
Good
Personal Development
-
Good
Leadership & Management
-
Good
Last Inspected
-
Jun 2025
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
45.1
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
0%
-
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
C
-
Points Per Entry
29.3
-
Best 3 A-Levels
C
-
AAB+ %
17%
-
Value Added
Average
-
A-Level Students
12
-
Retention
-
-
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
0
Top subjects
Mathematics (14)
Biology (12)
Physics (12)
Chemistry (12)
Mathematics (12)
Biology (12)
Business Studies:Single (5)
Design and Technology (Product Design) (5)