Derby Cathedral School

  • Secondary
  • Free school
  • Ages 11 to 19
Ofsted: Good

Great Northern Road, Derby, DE1 1LROpen in maps

Derby Cathedral School is a secondary school in Derby for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 116 schools in Derby. It ranks 11th of 18 secondary schools in Derby. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 17 January 2023, report published 13 February 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

178 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score41.5

41.5, 4.6 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths35.4%

35.4%, 10 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths57.3%

57.3%, 7.5 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc57.3%

57.3%, 16.8 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.81

3.81, 0.28 below the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

87 students

Average point score per A level entry29.13

29.13, 5.87 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,159 pupils on roll, with places for 1,260

Eligible for free school meals51.2%

51.2%, 24.7 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language31.1%

31.1%, 9.5 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.5%

13.5%, 1.3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.2%

2.2%, 3.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Derby Cathedral School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
The Bemrose School0.5 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 33.8
Landau Forte College0.9 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 55.4
UTC Derby Pride Park1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 42.0
Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 45.3
Derby High School2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 60.1

School details

School type
Free schools
Sector
Free school
Trust
DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
11 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Andy Brown
Phone
01332325710
Website
derbycathedralschool.org.uk
Address
Great Northern Road, Derby, DE1 1LR
Local authority
Derby
URN
143734

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.