# Best Schools in Derby 2026

> The top 50 schools in Derby, ranked using parent reviews and official data on SchoolBrowse.
> HTML version: https://schoolbrowse.com/best-schools/derby-2026

## Ranking

1. [St Giles' Spencer Academy](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/st-giles-spencer-academy-21116) — Special, rated 4.8/5 (4 reviews)
2. [Aurora Ryefields School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/aurora-ryefields-school-24362) — Special, rated 4.8/5 (4 reviews)
3. [Oakwood Junior School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/oakwood-junior-school-20658) — Primary, rated 4.8/5 (4 reviews)
4. [St Werburgh's CofE Primary School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/st-werburghs-cofe-primary-school-21060) — Primary, rated 4.8/5 (4 reviews)
5. [Roe Farm Primary School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/roe-farm-primary-school-10741) — Primary, rated 4.8/5 (4 reviews)
6. [Springfield Primary School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/springfield-primary-school-20568) — Primary, rated 4.8/5 (4 reviews)
7. [Ashwood Spencer Academy](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/ashwood-spencer-academy-20006) — Primary, rated 4.7/5 (4 reviews)
8. [Village Primary Academy](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/village-primary-academy-19754) — Primary, rated 4.8/5 (3 reviews)
9. [Chellaston Junior School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/chellaston-junior-school-20346) — Primary, rated 5.0/5 (2 reviews)
10. [Lakeside Primary Academy](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/lakeside-primary-academy-20007) — Primary, rated 4.8/5 (3 reviews)
11. [Ravensdale Junior School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/ravensdale-junior-school-20985) — Primary, rated 4.8/5 (3 reviews)
12. [St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/st-albans-catholic-voluntary-academy-20152) — Primary, rated 4.8/5 (3 reviews)
13. [Highfields Spencer Academy](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/highfields-spencer-academy-21337) — Primary, rated 4.8/5 (3 reviews)
14. [Redhill Primary School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/redhill-primary-school-13341) — Primary, rated 4.8/5 (3 reviews)
15. [Hackwood Primary Academy](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/hackwood-primary-academy-20922) — Primary, rated 4.7/5 (4 reviews)
16. [Normanton House School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/normanton-house-school-11298) — Primary, rated 4.8/5 (3 reviews)
17. [Wyndham Spencer Academy](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/wyndham-spencer-academy-13791) — Primary, rated 4.8/5 (3 reviews)
18. [Kingsmead School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/kingsmead-school-24471) — Special, rated 4.8/5 (3 reviews)
19. [St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/st-josephs-catholic-voluntary-academy-20026) — Primary, rated 4.7/5 (3 reviews)
20. [Asterdale Primary School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/asterdale-primary-school-20584) — Primary, rated 4.7/5 (3 reviews)
21. [Ash Croft Primary Academy](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/ash-croft-primary-academy-19797) — Primary, rated 4.7/5 (3 reviews)
22. [St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/st-marys-catholic-voluntary-academy-20057) — Primary, rated 4.7/5 (4 reviews)
23. [Castle School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/castle-school-24469) — Secondary, rated 4.7/5 (3 reviews)
24. [Cavendish Close Junior Academy](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/cavendish-close-junior-academy-18962) — Primary, rated 4.7/5 (3 reviews)
25. [Wellbrook School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/wellbrook-school-23737) — Special, rated 4.6/5 (4 reviews)
26. [Castleward Spencer Academy](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/castleward-spencer-academy-21914) — Primary, rated 4.7/5 (3 reviews)
27. [Ashbrook Junior School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/ashbrook-junior-school-21384) — Primary, rated 4.7/5 (3 reviews)
28. [Ashgate Primary School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/ashgate-primary-school-10821) — Primary, rated 4.7/5 (3 reviews)
29. [Parkview Primary School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/parkview-primary-school-10860) — Primary, rated 4.7/5 (3 reviews)
30. [Chellaston Academy](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/chellaston-academy-21954) — Secondary, rated 4.7/5 (3 reviews)
31. [Cottons Farm Primary Academy](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/cottons-farm-primary-academy-19925) — Primary, rated 4.7/5 (3 reviews)
32. [Homefields Primary School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/homefields-primary-school-20325) — Primary, rated 4.7/5 (3 reviews)
33. [Hilton Spencer Academy](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/hilton-spencer-academy-20112) — Primary, rated 4.7/5 (3 reviews)
34. [Alvaston Moor Academy](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/alvaston-moor-academy-21873) — Secondary, rated 4.7/5 (3 reviews)
35. [Bridge Street School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/bridge-street-school-24472) — Secondary, rated 4.7/5 (3 reviews)
36. [Landau Forte Academy Moorhead](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/landau-forte-academy-moorhead-14076) — Primary, rated 4.7/5 (3 reviews)
37. [Alvaston Junior Academy](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/alvaston-junior-academy-19753) — Primary, rated 4.7/5 (3 reviews)
38. [Allestree Woodlands School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/allestree-woodlands-school-13354) — Secondary, rated 4.7/5 (3 reviews)
39. [Derby Moor Spencer Academy](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/derby-moor-spencer-academy-19380) — Secondary, rated 4.7/5 (3 reviews)
40. [Ivy House School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/ivy-house-school-21061) — Special, rated 4.6/5 (4 reviews)
41. [St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/st-peters-church-of-england-aided-junior-school-21228) — Primary, rated 4.6/5 (4 reviews)
42. [Derby Cathedral School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/derby-cathedral-school-18103) — Secondary, rated 4.6/5 (3 reviews)
43. [Maple View School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/maple-view-school-14865) — Special, rated 4.6/5 (3 reviews)
44. [Firs Primary School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/firs-primary-school-16707) — Primary, rated 4.6/5 (3 reviews)
45. [Brackensdale Spencer Academy](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/brackensdale-spencer-academy-21733) — Primary, rated 4.6/5 (4 reviews)
46. [Clover Leys Spencer Academy](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/clover-leys-spencer-academy-21913) — Primary, rated 4.5/5 (4 reviews)
47. [Cherry Tree Hill Primary School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/cherry-tree-hill-primary-school-20644) — Primary, rated 4.5/5 (4 reviews)
48. [Draycott Community Primary School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/draycott-community-primary-school-23543) — Primary, rated 4.5/5 (4 reviews)
49. [Lees Brook Academy](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/lees-brook-academy-18255) — Secondary, rated 4.6/5 (3 reviews)
50. [Beaufort Community Primary School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/beaufort-community-primary-school-20604) — Primary, rated 4.5/5 (4 reviews)

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