Ofsted school ratings in Derby
In Derby (East Midlands), 44 of 51 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 86.3%. That is 0.9 percentage points below the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 86.3%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 5
- Good
- 39
- Requires improvement
- 7
- Inadequate
- 0
- Graded schools
- 51
- rank 94/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Derby (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Derby | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 5 | 9.8% |
| Good | 39 | 76.5% |
| Requires improvement | 7 | 13.7% |
| Inadequate | 0 | 0.0% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Derby
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 4 | 29 | 5 | 0 | 86.8% |
| Secondary | 1 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 84.6% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Derby are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 44 of 51 graded state-funded schools in Derby hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 86.3%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Derby have?
- Derby has 5 schools rated Outstanding and 39 rated Good, out of 51 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Derby?
- No state-funded school in Derby currently holds an Inadequate overall-effectiveness grade in Ofsted's 31 May 2026 management information. 7 schools are rated Requires improvement.
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Derby?
- By phase in Derby: 86.8% of 38 primary schools; 84.6% of 13 secondary schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Derby compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Derby ranks 94 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 86.3% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.