Derby
Derby Grammar School
Exceptional results, but a place depends on the entrance test rather than where you live — worth a look only if you are planning to sit it.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
Academic signal is not available for this school phase in our current dataset.
No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.
This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Anglican religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
Watch-outs
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Anglican). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
What to do next
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Check entrance test registration dates
- Download and review the Supplementary Information Form
- Book an open day or school visit
- Add this school to your shortlist and compare with backup options
Admissions and catchment
Independent schools run their own admissions outside the council process, so there is no catchment area or last offer distance to compare against. Registration and assessment dates are on the school’s website.
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
University destinations
The Department for Education does not publish Oxbridge, Russell Group or top-third university destinations for independent schools.
Entry, tests and fees
Fees
Reception | £3,714
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Year 1 to Year 2 | £3,981
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Year 3 to Year 4 | £4,593
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Year 5 to Year 6 | £5,199
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Year 7 to Year 9 | £6,531
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Year 10 to Year 13 | £6,712
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Bursaries and scholarships
Our bursary scheme serves to support families from a diverse range of backgrounds by making an independent school education more accessible.
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Academic (including STEAM Scholarships)
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Open events
Whole School and Nursery Open Day on Saturday 3rd October 2026, 10am – 1pm. Please register here.
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Admissions
Note: All pupils need to be working at or above their expected age and will be required to take the entrance assessment and interview.
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Admissions pageFees pageAdmission policy
Copied from the school's and test organisers' own pages; check them before registering or applying.
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 33 | 59.8 | — | 84.8% | 33.3% | 5.3 |
| 2023/2024 | 28 | 65.9 | — | 89.3% | 57.1% | 6.3 |
| 2022/2023 | 23 | 55.3 | — | 83.0% | 70.0% | 5.3 |
| 2021/2022 | 30 | 63.7 | — | 93.0% | 40.0% | 5.7 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Derby for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 113028 |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 4-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Alistair Bond |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Selective |
| Religious character | Anglican |
| Postcode | DE23 4BX |
| Latest pupils | 33 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
Rykneld Road, Littleover, Derby, DE23 4BX
www.derbygrammar.orgView local authority page1332523027| DfE number | 6004 |
| UKPRN | 10008918 |
| Opened | 7 Sept 1995 |
| GIAS updated | 4 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |