Derby Cathedral School
Free schools · Sixth form
Derby, DE1 1LR
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 24% in England
10 of 15 in Derby
Pupils
1,159
First preferences per place
0.90
2026/27
Absence
6.2%
2024/25
A level average
C
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 41.4 | 40.5 | 41.5 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30% | 34% | 35% | |
| Average English grade | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.3 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 32% | 41% | 39% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.41 | -0.69 | — |
57% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Bemrose School · 0.5 mi · Good · Bottom 2% in England
- Landau Forte College · 0.8 mi · Outstanding · Top 16% in England
- Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy · 1.5 mi · No rating · Bottom 50% in England
- Murray Park Community School · 1.7 mi · Good · Bottom 30% in England
- Derby Moor Spencer Academy · 2.1 mi · No rating · Bottom 49% in England
- Littleover Community School · 2.1 mi · Good · Top 18% in England
Best secondary schools in Derby · Best secondary schools in Derbyshire
The neighbourhood
Derby Cathedral School is in Cathedral Quarter & California (typical home £135,000, crime very high).
What is Derby Cathedral School's Ofsted rating?
Derby Cathedral School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Derby Cathedral School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Derby Cathedral School is in the bottom 24% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.