- Age range
- 3–18
- Co-ed status
- Mixed
- Number of students
- 696
- Day / boarding
- Day only
- Religious affiliation
- Church of England
- Average fees
- £15,973 (annual, inc. VAT)
- Has a nursery
- Yes
How the school describes itself
- Derby High is welcoming, confident and forward looking, with a clear focus on community, opportunity and individual growth.
Fee profile
Annual fees including VAT. 2025-26.
Pre-Reception£8,900
Reception£13,245
Year 1£13,680
Year 2£13,680
Year 3£13,965
Year 4£13,965
Year 5£14,550
Year 6£14,550
Year 7£18,525
Year 8£18,525
Year 9£18,525
Year 10£19,275
Year 11£19,275
Year 12£19,470
Year 13£19,470
A-level results
% A*–A46%
% A*–B68%
Different A-level subjects22
Results shown for 2025.
Popular subjects
By percentage of all A-level exams taken.
Biology17%
Chemistry13%
Psychology11%
Finance + Business9%
Mathematics8%
Physics5%
Sports5%
Geography5%
English3%
History3%
Languages3%
Music3%
Politics3%
Art3%
Drama3%
Economics3%
Religious Studies2%
Parents like
- A sensible fit for families who want a warm, local all-through school that still takes academics and personal development seriously.
Admissions
Admissions at Derby High School are visit led and welcoming, with tours, open events and experience days all helping families judge whether the school is the right fit. The process is designed to be informative rather than intimidating.
Scholarships
Scholarships and means-tested assisted places appear to be a meaningful part of the offer from Year 7 upward. That gives Derby High more substance on access and recognition than many schools of similar size.
Bursaries
Derby High publishes fee-assistance information through its bursary scheme. Means-tested assisted-place application forms can be obtained for early consideration, and the school invites families to discuss funding confidentially with the Bursar.
- Families should confirm the relevant current entry points directly with admissions and the Bursary.
- No standard remission range is published.
- Families are encouraged to speak confidentially with the Bursar and request the current means-tested assisted place application forms.
Inspection snapshot
The published materials are current and easy to navigate, which makes it simpler for parents to test the school beyond generic claims. As with any all-through day school, the visit is still where the feel of the place becomes real.
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