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The Derby High School

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The Derby High School

Radcliffe Road, Redvales, Lancs, BL9 9NH

Community school
Pupils
951
Ages
11-16
FSM
34.7%
Attainment 8
45.8
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2014

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
45.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
16.8%
Basics 9-5
39.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
31.3%
EBacc APS
4.01
EBacc 9-5
14.8%
EBacc 9-4
19.2%
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About The Derby High School

The Derby High School is a secondary school in Lancs, Bury. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2014 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.8. The school has around 951 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Radcliffe Road, Lancs, BL9 9NH | More schools in Bury

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Derby High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Nov 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Derby High School

What is The Derby High School's Ofsted rating?
The Derby High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2014 inspection.
What are The Derby High School's latest exam results?
The Derby High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Derby High School located?
The Derby High School is a secondary school in Lancs, Bury (BL9 9NH).
How many pupils attend The Derby High School?
The Derby High School has around 951 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Derby High School with other schools?
View The Derby High School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Bury.