Derby Grammar School
· DE23 4BX
Derby Grammar School is a coeducational all-through independent school serving ages 4–18 across nursery, primary, senior, and sixth-form provision. Part of the Inspired Learning Group (ILG), a network of 30+ UK schools, it emphasises community, kindness, and respect alongside academic achievement. The school occupies a suburban Derby location and offers day provision with a modern ethos focused on discovery, curiosity, and student wellbeing.
- →All-through provision from age 4 to 18 reducing transition disruption
- →Access to ILG's wider network of resources and learning pathways
- →Explicit focus on pastoral care, kindness, and individual support
- →Sixth-form route without need to change schools
Who thrives here
Families seeking a nurturing, community-oriented independent education with continuity from early years through sixth form. Well-suited to pupils who respond to a pastoral-first culture and benefit from smaller, stable peer groups.
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Contact & visit
Rykneld Road, Littleover, Derby
DE23 4BX
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Derby Grammar School?
Day fees at Derby Grammar School are approximately £20,136 per year (2025/26).
How do you get into Derby Grammar School?
Derby Grammar School admits pupils at 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Derby Grammar School's exam results?
At Derby Grammar School, 16.7% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 34.7% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Derby Grammar School a boarding school?
Derby Grammar School is a day school in England and does not offer boarding.
What is Derby Grammar School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Derby Grammar School “Excellent” (2022).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Community-focused pastoral model and strong safeguarding culture
✓Continuity and stability across all-through provision
✓Emphasis on individual wellbeing alongside academics
✓Access to wider ILG network and resources
Common concerns
!Not yet Ofsted-inspected, limiting independent quality validation
!Smaller pupil roll (214) may limit specialist staff and facility breadth compared to larger independents
!Limited transparency on academic outcomes and university destinations