Derby Grammar School vs Derby High School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in East Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Derby Grammar School
Littleover · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
147 students
Derby High School
Derby · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
679 students
| Measure | Derby Grammar School Littleover, East Midlands | Derby High School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #49 of 329 | #11 of 329 |
| National rank | #672 of 4,090 | #206 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–18 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 147 | 679 |
| Pupils on roll | 147 | 679 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 49.8% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 59.8 | 60.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 66.7% | 87.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 84.8% | 96.4% |
| EBacc average points | 5.33 | 3.92 |
| A level points per entry | 29.3 | 42.2 |
| town | Littleover | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.derbygrammar.org | www.derbyhigh.derby.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Derby High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.3 vs 78.3).
- •Derby High School is the larger school with 679 students compared with 147.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Derby Grammar School better than Derby High School?
On the Success Index (England), Derby High School ranks higher (92.3 vs 78.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Derby Grammar School and Derby High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Littleover and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Derby Grammar School: 147. Derby High School: 679. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Derby Grammar School and Derby High School rank in East Midlands?
Derby Grammar School is 49th of 329 and Derby High School is 11th of 329 among all-through schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).