Best Schools for Wellbeing in Derby
The top 25 schools in Derby, ranked by pastoral care and pupil wellbeing, based on verified reviews from real parents.
As of October 2026, the highest parent-rated school for Wellbeing in Derby is Oakwood Junior School (5.0/5 for Wellbeing). 25 schools in Derby have enough parent reviews to be ranked.
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Oakwood Junior School
primary •4.8★ overall •4 reviews5.0Wellbeing -
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St Werburgh's CofE Primary School
primary •4.8★ overall •4 reviews5.0Wellbeing -
3
Chellaston Junior School
primary •5.0★ overall •2 reviews5.0Wellbeing -
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Lakeside Primary Academy
primary •4.8★ overall •3 reviews5.0Wellbeing -
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Highfields Spencer Academy
primary •4.8★ overall •3 reviews5.0Wellbeing -
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Hackwood Primary Academy
primary •4.7★ overall •4 reviews5.0Wellbeing -
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St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Wellbeing -
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Castle School
secondary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Wellbeing -
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Cavendish Close Junior Academy
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Wellbeing -
10
Wellbrook School
special •4.6★ overall •4 reviews5.0Wellbeing -
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Ashgate Primary School
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Wellbeing -
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Chellaston Academy
secondary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Wellbeing -
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Cottons Farm Primary Academy
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Wellbeing -
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Homefields Primary School
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Wellbeing -
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Hilton Spencer Academy
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Wellbeing -
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Derby Moor Spencer Academy
secondary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Wellbeing -
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Derby Cathedral School
secondary •4.6★ overall •3 reviews5.0Wellbeing -
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Maple View School
special •4.6★ overall •3 reviews5.0Wellbeing -
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Orchard Community Primary School
primary •4.6★ overall •2 reviews5.0Wellbeing -
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Jasmine Hall School
special •4.5★ overall •2 reviews5.0Wellbeing -
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Allenton Primary School
primary •4.4★ overall •4 reviews5.0Wellbeing -
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Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School
primary •4.5★ overall •2 reviews5.0Wellbeing -
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Include - St Matthews
special •4.5★ overall •2 reviews5.0Wellbeing -
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St Giles' Spencer Academy
special •4.8★ overall •4 reviews4.7Wellbeing -
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Aurora Ryefields School
special •4.8★ overall •4 reviews4.7Wellbeing
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Frequently asked questions
Which school in Derby is rated best for Wellbeing?
Oakwood Junior School currently has the highest parent rating for Wellbeing among schools in Derby on SchoolBrowse.
How are these Wellbeing rankings calculated?
Rankings are based on verified parent reviews scoring each school on pastoral care and pupil wellbeing. Only schools with at least one published review are included.