Schools in Derby
Moving to Derby? These are the schools closest to the centre of Derby, Derbyshire — each with how far it is and a link to its latest Ofsted report.
Nearest doesn't mean a guaranteed place: catchment areas are set by Derby City Council and shift year to year. Use this to get a feel for the area, then check the official rules on GOV.UK school admissions. Popular areas locally include Darley Abbey, Allestree and Littleover.
Last updated: August 2026
Nearest schools to Derby centre
- 0.4 mi
Becket Primary School
Primary · DE22 3QB
- 0.4 mi
Landau Forte College
Secondary · DE1 2LF
- 0.6 mi
Castleward Spencer Academy
Primary · DE1 2RJ
- 0.6 mi
St James' Church of England Aided Infant School
Primary · DE23 8EG
- 0.6 mi
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · DE23 6SB
- 0.6 mi
Derby Cathedral School
Secondary · DE1 1LR
- 0.8 mi
Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School
Primary · DE23 6WR
- 0.8 mi
Rosehill Infant and Nursery School
Primary · DE23 8FQ
- 0.8 mi
Firs Primary School
Primary · DE22 3WA
- 0.8 mi
Ashgate Primary School
Primary · DE22 3FS
- 0.8 mi
St James' Church of England Aided Junior School
Primary · DE23 8FQ
- 0.9 mi
Derwent Primary School
Primary · DE21 6AL
These are the schools nearest the centre of Derby. Checking a specific street or estate? Open the school checker and enter the postcode to centre the results there — with catchment guidance and how the data works.
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Common questions
- How do I check schools in a specific Derby postcode?
- This page shows the schools nearest the centre of Derby. For a specific street or estate, enter its postcode in the school checker and you'll get the nearest schools to that exact point.
- Are these the best schools in Derby?
- We don't rank schools — we show the nearest ones and link each to its live Ofsted report so you can judge for yourself. Ofsted moved to report cards under a new framework in late 2025, so open the report for the current picture.
- How do I apply for a school place in Derby?
- You apply through Derby City Council, not the school directly, and the deadlines are firm — usually mid-January for primary and the end of October for secondary. GOV.UK's school admissions pages link to the council's application process.