Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Mar 2019
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 113044.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Derby | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 6.5 | 42.3 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 0% | 57.6% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 0% | 37.8% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 0% | 10.2% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 0% | 52.7% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 11 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Pupils at the January school census. School places come from the DfE capacity survey and do not include nursery, so unfilled places compare them with pupils outside nursery.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils | 127 |
| Girls | 61 |
| Boys | 66 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 48% |
| First language not English | 78.7% |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 2 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 125 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Derby | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 10% | 14.7% | 12.9% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 29.2% | 39.7% | 34.7% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 1.4% | 11% | 6.9% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 0.9% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 0.9% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0% |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 100% |
| Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education. | 100% |
| Further education | 27.3% |
| School sixth form | 0% |
| Sixth form college | 0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% |
| Employment | 0% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 0% |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Ashgate Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Jun 2023. | |
| 0.4 mi | Nursery | Ashgate Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Inadequate Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Mar 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | Nursery | Whitecross Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Jan 2015. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Markeaton Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 26 Nov 2024. | |
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | Derby Cathedral School | Free schools | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Jan 2023. | |
| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Brackensdale Spencer Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 15 Oct 2024. | |
| 0.7 mi | Nursery | Central Community Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Inadequate Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Feb 2026. | |
| 0.8 mi | All-through | The Bemrose School | Foundation school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Mar 2024. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Jan 2023. |
Royal School for the Deaf Derby is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 26 Mar 2019.
Royal School for the Deaf Derby has 127 pupils aged 3 to 19.
In 2025/26, pupils at Royal School for the Deaf Derby missed 10% of sessions (England 12.9%), and 29.2% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 34.7%).
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.