Schools across Derbyshire
Local authority · 464 schools across 44 towns
464
361 primary · 45 secondary
109,894
87% capacity used
140
8 outstanding · 132 good
125,729
15,835 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
73.1%
KS2 Maths
70.8%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
11,734 spare places
Secondary Schools
2,930 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
5.7%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
12.8%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
397
2024/25
Absence trend across Derbyshire schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
36%
Plans Issued
1,253
Assessment Requests
2,713
Tribunal Cases
194
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
153
Lodged
(1.4%)
90
Heard
9
Successful
(10%)
Primary (infant classes)
74
Lodged
(1.0%)
43
Heard
3
Successful
(7%)
Secondary
344
Lodged
(3.8%)
220
Heard
62
Successful
(28%)
Total
497
Lodged
(2.5%)
310
Heard
71
Successful
(23%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.
Towns in Derbyshire
Chesterfield
85 schools
Derby
35 schools
Alfreton
34 schools
Matlock
27 schools
Buxton
26 schools
Ilkeston
25 schools
Swadlincote
25 schools
Nottingham
25 schools
Glossop
22 schools
Ashbourne
20 schools
Belper
17 schools
High Peak
15 schools
Dronfield
14 schools
Hope Valley
12 schools
Ripley
11 schools
Heanor
10 schools
Sheffield
10 schools
Mansfield
9 schools
Bakewell
8 schools
Worksop
4 schools