Schools across Derby
Local authority · 120 schools across 5 towns
120
75 primary · 16 secondary
47,329
97% capacity used
40
5 outstanding · 35 good
48,764
1,435 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Best Schools in Derby
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Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
69.6%
KS2 Maths
67.3%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
2,847 spare places
Secondary Schools
991 over capacity
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
6.4%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
18.0%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
96
2024/25
Absence trend across Derby schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
14%
Plans Issued
442
Assessment Requests
769
Tribunal Cases
68
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
461
Lodged
(10.3%)
288
Heard
56
Successful
(19%)
Primary (infant classes)
65
Lodged
(2.0%)
38
Heard
5
Successful
(13%)
Secondary
374
Lodged
(8.8%)
309
Heard
65
Successful
(21%)
Total
835
Lodged
(9.6%)
597
Heard
121
Successful
(20%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.