Ofsted school ratings in Derbyshire
In Derbyshire (East Midlands), 162 of 188 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 86.2%. That is 1.0 percentage points below the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 86.2%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 8
- Good
- 154
- Requires improvement
- 21
- Inadequate
- 5
- Graded schools
- 188
- rank 95/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Derbyshire (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Derbyshire | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 8 | 4.3% |
| Good | 154 | 81.9% |
| Requires improvement | 21 | 11.2% |
| Inadequate | 5 | 2.7% |
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 Derbyshire
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 6 | 129 | 20 | 4 | 84.9% |
| Secondary | 2 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 91.3% |
| Special | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Derbyshire are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 162 of 188 graded state-funded schools in Derbyshire hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 86.2%. 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 Derbyshire have?
- Derbyshire has 8 schools rated Outstanding and 154 rated Good, out of 188 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Derbyshire?
- 5 state-funded schools are rated Inadequate in Derbyshire, and 21 rated Requires improvement, out of 188 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Derbyshire?
- By phase in Derbyshire: 84.9% of 159 primary schools; 91.3% of 23 secondary schools; 100.0% of 2 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Derbyshire compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Derbyshire ranks 95 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 86.2% 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.