The Derby High School
URN: 105355 • Lancs BL9 9NH
Overview
- Name
- The Derby High School
- URN
- 105355
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 76.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Helen Hubert (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01617641819
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Radcliffe Road, Lancs BL9 9NH
Summary
The Derby High School, located in Bury, Lancs, is a mixed community secondary school with a current enrolment of 951 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 900. The school prides itself on fostering an environment where students are encouraged to excel academically and personally, aiming to prepare them for future success. In 2024, it was awarded the national Secondary School of the Year, reflecting its commitment to high-quality education and student development.
The curriculum at The Derby High School is designed to provide exceptional learning experiences, complemented by a range of enrichment opportunities, including the Derby Diploma and the Duke of Edinburgh Award. The school places a strong emphasis on building meaningful relationships and promoting values such as leadership and active citizenship within the community.
Support for students is a key focus, with provisions in place for mental health and wellbeing, as well as tailored support for students with special educational needs. The school actively engages with parents and the wider community, recognising the importance of collaboration in enhancing student outcomes and fostering a sense of belonging.
The curriculum at The Derby High School is designed to provide exceptional learning experiences, complemented by a range of enrichment opportunities, including the Derby Diploma and the Duke of Edinburgh Award. The school places a strong emphasis on building meaningful relationships and promoting values such as leadership and active citizenship within the community.
Support for students is a key focus, with provisions in place for mental health and wellbeing, as well as tailored support for students with special educational needs. The school actively engages with parents and the wider community, recognising the importance of collaboration in enhancing student outcomes and fostering a sense of belonging.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Committees (governance)
- Parent Governor Vacancies (governance)
- SEND Support (sen)
- Operation Encompass (download)
- Operation Encompass (download)
- Prospectus (download)
- Prospectus 2024/25 (download)
- Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Tottington High School (68.2)
- Bury Church of England High School (66.8)
- The Elton High School (66.3)
- Parrenthorn High School (64.2)
- Manchester Mesivta School (62.6)
Key details
- LA
- Bury
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 900
- Pupils
- 951
- Boys
- 473
- Girls
- 478
- FSM %
- 34.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 951 | 473 | 478 | 900 | 34.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 953 | 473 | 480 | 940 | 32.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 926 | 468 | 458 | 940 | 28.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 926 | 468 | 458 | 946 | 28.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 917 | 467 | 450 | 900 | 26.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 923 | 466 | 457 | 900 | 25.20 |
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