The Derby High School, based in Lancs, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
The Derby High School currently has around 951 pupils on roll, which is about 106% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.7% boys and 50.3% girls. Around 34.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 31%.
The school has a diverse intake, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 45.4%. white british pupils make up about 33.9%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (87%) , including 1% who stay in school sixth forms and 52% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Radcliffe Road, Lancs, BL9 9NH |
| Website: | https://thederbyhighschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01617641819 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Bury |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Helen Hubert |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 105355 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/11/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 900 |
| Number of Pupils: | 951 |
| Number of Boys: | 473 |
| Number of Girls: | 478 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 31% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 45.40% | 432 |
| White British | 33.90% | 322 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.40% | 32 |
| Other White | 3.30% | 31 |
| Other Asian | 3.00% | 29 |
| African | 2.90% | 28 |
| White and Asian | 2.20% | 21 |
| Other Mixed | 1.80% | 17 |
| Other Black | 0.80% | 8 |
| Unclassified | 0.80% | 8 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 5 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 5 |
| Caribbean | 0.40% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.10% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elton County Nursery School Alston Street , BL8 1SB | - not rated | 2,134 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 3,170 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whitefield Road , BL9 9PW | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Morley Street , BL9 9JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fishpool Infant School Parkhills Road , BL9 9AP | - not rated | 1,052 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Church of England Junior School Morley Street , Off Market Street BL9 9JQ | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Smith Infants' School Stephen Street , BL8 2PU | - not rated | 1,278 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Derby High School Radcliffe Road , Redvales BL9 9NH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 2out of 4 | 468 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | - not rated | 468 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | 3out of 4 | 765 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | - not rated | 774 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB | - not rated | 680 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 1,201 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bury Catholic Preparatory School Arden House , Manchester Road BL9 9BH | - not rated | 592 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forestwood School Buller Street , BL8 2BS | - not rated | 707 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill School - Bury Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD | - not rated | 753 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Grammar Schools Tenterden Street , BL9 0HN | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Grammar School Girls Bridge Road , BL9 0HH | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.