Best Schools for Teaching Quality in Derby
The top 25 schools in Derby, ranked by the quality of teaching and academic support, based on verified reviews from real parents.
As of October 2026, the highest parent-rated school for Teaching Quality in Derby is Aurora Ryefields School (5.0/5 for Teaching Quality). 25 schools in Derby have enough parent reviews to be ranked.
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Aurora Ryefields School
special •4.8★ overall •4 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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St Werburgh's CofE Primary School
primary •4.8★ overall •4 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Chellaston Junior School
primary •5.0★ overall •2 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Lakeside Primary Academy
primary •4.8★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Ravensdale Junior School
primary •4.8★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Hackwood Primary Academy
primary •4.7★ overall •4 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Normanton House School
primary •4.8★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Wyndham Spencer Academy
primary •4.8★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Kingsmead School
special •4.8★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Asterdale Primary School
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Ash Croft Primary Academy
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Castle School
secondary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Ashbrook Junior School
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Ashgate Primary School
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Cottons Farm Primary Academy
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Hilton Spencer Academy
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Alvaston Junior Academy
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Allestree Woodlands School
secondary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Derby Cathedral School
secondary •4.6★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Firs Primary School
primary •4.6★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Cherry Tree Hill Primary School
primary •4.5★ overall •4 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Lawn Primary School
primary •4.5★ overall •4 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Orchard Community Primary School
primary •4.6★ overall •2 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Hardwick Primary School
primary •4.5★ overall •2 reviews5.0Teaching Quality
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Which school in Derby is rated best for Teaching Quality?
Aurora Ryefields School currently has the highest parent rating for Teaching Quality among schools in Derby on SchoolBrowse.
How are these Teaching Quality rankings calculated?
Rankings are based on verified parent reviews scoring each school on the quality of teaching and academic support. Only schools with at least one published review are included.