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Schools in DE23 postcode district

Schools in postcode district DE23. Add your full home postcode below for distance filtering and a your neighbourhood comparison with the wider DE23 area.

Covers: Akaal, Arboretum, Blagreaves, Dale, Findern, Hardwick, Littleover, Normanton, and Peartree

Add your home postcode in the green box below. Until then, distances use the centre of DE23. The list starts at 3 miles — you can change that. Not an official school catchment.

24state-funded schools in DE23, Derby (+4 independent, fees usually apply; +5 independent special, usually LA-funded; within 3 miles, including neighbouring districts)

  • 19Primary
  • 2Secondary
  • 3Other
  • 9Independent
  • 2024–25DfE & Ofsted

Neighbourhood & area context

The figures below use three different geographies. Your neighbourhood appears when you add your full postcode. DE23 covers the schools and averages on this page. Derby is the whole council area for census figures, which may not match your street. Estimated crime uses that council's population but is scaled by deprivation near schools in DE23, so it can differ from other districts in the same council. We only show statistics we have for this district.

Area snapshot for DE23

Crime, deprivation near local schools, and Ofsted outcomes for schools in DE23, each shown separately. Estimated crime is scaled by deprivation near schools in this postcode district. Deprivation and school inspections also relate to this district. We do not give the area an overall score.

  • CrimeLikely above England average160.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · ~last 12 monthsIndicative for DE23 (deprivation near schools here; uses Derby population)
  • Deprivation near schoolsMore deprived than average for EnglandIMD band 2 of 10 nationallyNeighbourhoods around schools in DE23
  • School inspectionsGenerally Good10 of 11 graded Good or Outstanding (27 schools in DE23)Schools in postcode district DE23

Add your full home postcode in the green box above to compare your street with DE23 and Derby.

More local context

House prices, flood risk, broadband and transport for this postcode district, in addition to the snapshot above.

  • Typical house prices£205,530 (-0.9% year on year)Postcode district DE23 (where available)
  • Flood riskLow to mediumPostcode district DE23
  • BroadbandGigabit available (96%+ premises, 300+ Mbps)Postcode district DE23

Postcode district DE23

Schools and other averages for postcode district DE23. This matches the map and school list before you change the distance filter.

Schools in district
24 (19 primary, 2 secondary)
Average attendance
94.2%
Average free school meals
20.8%
Average SEN
21.3%
Average EAL
58.7%
Deprivation around local schools
More deprived than average for England
Average house price
£205,530 (-0.9% year on year)
Flood risk
Low to medium
Broadband
Gigabit available (96%+ premises, 300+ Mbps)
Green space
Good – parks and playing fields within walking distance
Council tax
Typical band A–B

Wider area: Derby

Census and crime for the whole of Derby. These figures are council-wide and are not broken down to your village or street.

Population
261,354
Households
100,505
Aged under 18
22.4%
Aged 16–64 (approx.)
61.2%
Aged 65+
16.4%
Ethnicity
White 74%, Asian 16%, Black 4%
Crimes (estimated)
42,000
Crimes per 1,000 (estimated)
160.7Above national average

About these figures: School statistics mostly 2024–25. Pipeline checked Sept 2026. Wider-area lines use Census 2021 for Derby. Crime figures are rough estimates for DE23: national rates scaled by deprivation near schools here (using Derby population), not police records for your street. Use the (i) on each row for source and geography. Full methodology · Data updates

Map of schools in this area

The map shows 27 schools in postcode district DE23. Numbered circles group nearby schools — click to zoom in. Use the list beside the map, a pin, or Show on map on a school card below.

Map key (phases, Ofsted, markers)

Pin colour shows school phase. Letters on pins: P primary, S secondary. Ofsted and admissions are on each school card below.

School phase

  • Primary (P)
  • Secondary (S)
  • District centre
  • Numbered circles group nearby schools — click to zoom in
  • Neighbouring-district schools are labelled in the list and popups

How far from the DE23 centre?

Distances are from the centre of DE23, not your door. Pick a radius to control which schools appear in the list below. Only schools whose postcode is in DE23 are included. Add your full home postcode above for distances from your address (and to search neighbouring districts).

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3 miles is selected by default. Add your home postcode at the top to measure from your address instead of the district centre. Try 1 mile or 1.5 miles for a shorter list, 3 miles for a wider search, or All in district for every DE23 school regardless of distance. Straight-line distance only — not walking, driving, or an official catchment area.

Common questions in this area

  • Usually oversubscribed near here?

    In DE23, 16 of 19 schools with admissions data are marked as usually oversubscribed on their cards. That is a historic demand signal — not a guarantee you will or will not get a place. Always check the local authority admissions rules and the school’s published PAN.

  • How far is the school run?

    Add your home postcode at the top of the page to see distances from your door. Until then, distances use DE23 centre. All figures are straight-line miles — not walking or driving time, and not catchment areas.

  • What changed recently?

    School and area figures come from open government releases (mostly 2024/25 where published). 25 schools here have a last inspection date on their cards; 3 show a plain-English note when Ofsted published area judgements without an overall grade.

    When we last refreshed data

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Showing schools within 3 miles of DE23 centre

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  • Akaal Primary School

    Grange Avenue, Derby DE23 8DG

    Type
    Free schools
    Age range
    2–11
    Trust
    NISHKAM SCHOOLS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
    Ofsted
    Requires improvement
    View on Ofsted

    0.5 milesstraight-line from DE23 centre

    Pupils
    211
    Free school meals
    28.4%
    SEN
    17.4%
    EAL
    72.9%
    Attendance
    92.9%
    Persistent absence
    26.2%
    Admissions
    Often has places
    Attainment
    69% met expected standard (KS2)

  • Dale Community Primary School

    Porter Road, Derby DE23 6NL

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    5–11
    Ofsted
    Good

    Monitoring visit confirmed the previous Good overall grade — see the full report for latest area judgements.

    View on Ofsted

    0.5 milesstraight-line from DE23 centre

    Pupils
    545
    Free school meals
    55.8%
    SEN
    15.3%
    EAL
    73.2%
    Attendance
    95.4%
    Persistent absence
    11.1%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    53% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Village Primary Academy

    Village Street, Normanton, Derby DE23 8DF

    Type
    Academy converter
    Age range
    2–11
    Trust
    THE HARMONY TRUST LTD
    Ofsted
    Good

    Monitoring visit confirmed the previous Good overall grade — see the full report for latest area judgements.

    View on Ofsted

    0.5 milesstraight-line from DE23 centre

    Pupils
    703
    Free school meals
    25.5%
    SEN
    18.7%
    SEN provision
    SEN unit · SLCN, ASD
    EAL
    68.8%
    Attendance
    96.1%
    Persistent absence
    9.9%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    56% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School

    Thornhill Road, Littleover, Derby DE23 6FZ

    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Age range
    7–11
    Trust
    DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
    Ofsted
    Area judgements

    New inspection format: no single overall grade.

    Latest visit (Nov 2024): no overall grade — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development and leadership and management good. See the full Ofsted report.

    View on Ofsted

    0.6 milesstraight-line from DE23 centre

    Pupils
    246
    Free school meals
    13.8%
    SEN
    21.3%
    EAL
    42.2%
    Attendance
    97.2%
    Persistent absence
    5.5%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    44% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy

    Uplands Avenue, Littleover, Derby DE23 1GG

    Type
    Academy converter
    Age range
    5–11
    Trust
    ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
    Ofsted
    Outstanding
    View on Ofsted

    0.6 milesstraight-line from DE23 centre

    Pupils
    341
    Free school meals
    24.6%
    SEN
    16.3%
    EAL
    43.6%
    Attendance
    95.9%
    Persistent absence
    8.3%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    75% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Ridgeway Infant School

    Uplands Avenue, Littleover, Derby DE23 1GG

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    4–7
    Ofsted
    Good

    Monitoring visit confirmed the previous Good overall grade — see the full report for latest area judgements.

    View on Ofsted

    0.7 milesstraight-line from DE23 centre

    Pupils
    229
    Free school meals
    23.6%
    SEN
    23.8%
    EAL
    60.5%
    Attendance
    96%
    Persistent absence
    7.1%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    No KS2 at this school
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  • Pear Tree Infant School

    Pear Tree Street, Normanton, Derby DE23 8PN

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    2–7
    Ofsted
    Good
    View on Ofsted

    0.7 milesstraight-line from DE23 centre

    Pupils
    78
    Free school meals
    0%
    SEN
    16.3%
    EAL
    73.5%
    Attendance
    93.6%
    Persistent absence
    23.9%
    Admissions
    Often has places
    Attainment
    No KS2 at this school
    Visit school website

  • Gayton Junior School

    Gayton Junior School, Littleover, Derby DE23 1GA

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    7–11
    Ofsted
    Good

    Monitoring visit confirmed the previous Good overall grade — see the full report for latest area judgements.

    View on Ofsted

    0.7 milesstraight-line from DE23 centre

    Pupils
    359
    Free school meals
    34.5%
    SEN
    27.1%
    EAL
    43.1%
    Attendance
    96.6%
    Persistent absence
    5.4%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    78% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Hardwick Primary School

    Dover Street, Derby DE23 6QP

    Type
    Academy converter
    Age range
    3–11
    Trust
    DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
    Ofsted
    Area judgements

    New inspection format: no single overall grade.

    Latest visit (Mar 2025): no overall grade — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, leadership and management and early years good; personal development outstanding. See the full Ofsted report.

    View on Ofsted

    0.7 milesstraight-line from DE23 centre

    Pupils
    599
    Free school meals
    23.9%
    SEN
    21.2%
    EAL
    88.2%
    Attendance
    94.5%
    Persistent absence
    15.9%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    42% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy

    Carlisle Avenue, Littleover, Derby DE23 3ES

    Type
    Academy converter
    Age range
    3–7
    Trust
    THE HARMONY TRUST LTD
    Ofsted
    Good

    Monitoring visit confirmed the previous Good overall grade — see the full report for latest area judgements.

    View on Ofsted

    0.8 milesstraight-line from DE23 centre

    Pupils
    217
    Free school meals
    16.1%
    SEN
    15.3%
    EAL
    49.2%
    Attendance
    96.6%
    Persistent absence
    8.4%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    No KS2 at this school
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  • Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School

    Gordon Road, Gordon Road Normanton, Derby DE23 6WR

    Type
    Academy converter
    Age range
    2–7
    Trust
    DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
    Ofsted
    Good
    View on Ofsted

    0.8 milesstraight-line from DE23 centre

    Pupils
    145
    Free school meals
    9.4%
    SEN
    21.1%
    EAL
    92.5%
    Attendance
    95.6%
    Persistent absence
    13.3%
    Attainment
    No KS2 at this school
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  • Pear Tree Community Junior School

    Pear Tree Street, Derby DE23 8PN

    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Age range
    7–11
    Trust
    TRANSFORM TRUST
    Ofsted
    Good
    View on Ofsted

    0.9 milesstraight-line from DE23 centre

    Pupils
    351
    Free school meals
    21.4%
    SEN
    12.5%
    EAL
    78.6%
    Attendance
    94.8%
    Persistent absence
    17.8%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    36% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Arboretum Primary School

    Corden Street, Derby DE23 8GP

    Type
    Academy converter
    Age range
    2–11
    Trust
    DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
    Ofsted
    Good
    View on Ofsted

    0.9 milesstraight-line from DE23 centre

    Pupils
    627
    Free school meals
    23.8%
    SEN
    17.8%
    EAL
    95%
    Attendance
    94.7%
    Persistent absence
    18.1%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    29% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy

    St Joseph's , Mill Hill Lane, Derby DE23 6SB

    Type
    Academy converter
    Age range
    4–11
    Trust
    ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
    Ofsted
    Good

    Monitoring visit confirmed the previous Good overall grade — see the full report for latest area judgements.

    View on Ofsted

    1 milestraight-line from DE23 centre

    Pupils
    355
    Free school meals
    9.9%
    SEN
    18.4%
    EAL
    74%
    Attendance
    96.7%
    Persistent absence
    5.2%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    59% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

  • Griffe Field Primary School

    Grosvenor Drive, Littleover, Derby DE23 3UQ

    Type
    Academy converter
    Age range
    3–11
    Trust
    DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
    Ofsted
    Outstanding
    View on Ofsted

    1.1 milesstraight-line from DE23 centre

    Pupils
    464
    Free school meals
    3.5%
    SEN
    14.5%
    EAL
    15.6%
    Attendance
    96.8%
    Persistent absence
    7.5%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    83% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

  • St James' Church of England Aided Infant School

    Leonard Street, Derby DE23 8EG

    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Age range
    2–7
    Ofsted
    Good

    Monitoring visit confirmed the previous Good overall grade — see the full report for latest area judgements.

    View on Ofsted

    1.3 milesstraight-line from DE23 centre

    Pupils
    129
    Free school meals
    22.8%
    SEN
    20.3%
    EAL
    83.6%
    Attendance
    91.3%
    Persistent absence
    39.7%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    No KS2 at this school
    Visit school website

  • St James' Church of England Aided Junior School

    Reginald Street, Derby DE23 8FQ

    Type
    Academy converter
    Age range
    7–11
    Trust
    DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
    Ofsted
    Good
    View on Ofsted

    1.3 milesstraight-line from DE23 centre

    Pupils
    287
    Free school meals
    35.5%
    SEN
    24.1%
    EAL
    75.9%
    Attendance
    93.3%
    Persistent absence
    21.6%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    46% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

  • Rosehill Infant and Nursery School

    Reginald Street, Derby DE23 8FQ

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    3–7
    Ofsted
    Good

    Standards maintained

    View on Ofsted

    1.3 milesstraight-line from DE23 centre

    Pupils
    196
    Free school meals
    43.4%
    SEN
    17.2%
    EAL
    83.3%
    Attendance
    94.9%
    Persistent absence
    11.9%
    Attainment
    No KS2 at this school
    Visit school website

  • Highfields Spencer Academy

    Tutbury Avenue, Littleover, Derby DE23 3UX

    Type
    Free schools
    Age range
    3–11
    Trust
    THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
    Ofsted
    Area judgements

    New inspection format: no single overall grade.

    Latest visit (Jul 2025): no overall grade — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management and early years good. See the full Ofsted report.

    View on Ofsted

    1.8 milesstraight-line from DE23 centre

    Pupils
    258
    Free school meals
    22.9%
    SEN
    12.9%
    EAL
    23.2%
    Attendance
    94.8%
    Persistent absence
    12.9%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    –Not published for this school in the latest release.
    Visit school website

Common questions about schools in DE23

How many schools are in the DE23 postcode district?
We list 24 state-funded schools whose address postcode starts with DE23: 19 primary, 2 secondary, and 3 other phases. We also list 4 independent (fees usually apply) and 5 independent special (usually local-authority funded via an EHCP), clearly labelled on each card. That independent total includes schools from neighbouring postcode districts within about 3 miles of the DE23 centre.
What areas does DE23 cover?
Postcode district DE23 spans Akaal, Arboretum, Blagreaves, Dale, Findern, Hardwick, Littleover, Normanton, and Peartree. Exact boundaries follow Royal Mail outward codes — use the map and school addresses for a specific street.
What are Ofsted ratings like for schools in DE23?
Among state-funded schools on this page: 2 Outstanding, 7 Good, 1 Requires improvement, and 14 on the new inspection format (area judgements only). Grades are the latest published overall effectiveness or monitoring outcome — always check the full report on Ofsted’s site.
What is school attendance like in DE23?
Across state-funded schools here with published absence data, mean attendance is about 94.2% (2024–25). Individual schools vary — see each card.
Are DE23 schools hard to get into?
Of state-funded schools with an admissions label here: 16 usually oversubscribed, 2 often have places, 1 about average. This is a guide only — check your council’s admissions booklet.

Guide to school and area statistics

What the numbers on this page for DE23 mean. Area rows may still show (i) for data source and geography.

School listings

What you see on each school card

Only fields that appear on at least one school on this page are listed.

School type
How the school is run. For example academy, council-maintained, voluntary aided or free school.
Trust
The multi-academy trust or sponsor running the school, where it is an academy.
Age range
Year groups on roll. For example 4–11 for primary, or 11–18 with sixth form.
Ofsted
Latest published Ofsted overall grade and date where we have them, plus a link to the Ofsted reports site. Fee-paying association independent schools are usually inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) instead: we link to ISI reports and do not invent an Ofsted-style grade. Non-association independents inspected by Ofsted show the same Ofsted grades and report link when published in Ofsted’s open management information.
Straight-line miles
Distance as the crow flies from your home postcode when you have entered one, otherwise from the middle of this district. Not walking or driving time.
Walking, cycling and park-and-stride hints
Rough bands from straight-line miles: about 1 mile or less may suit walking; about 1–2.5 miles we show cycling and park-and-stride; over about 2.5 miles park-and-stride only. Not checked routes or journey times.
Pupils
Number of pupils on roll from published school census data.
Free school meals
Pupils eligible for free school meals. Often used as one indicator of economic disadvantage in the catchment. Useful context, not a comment on pupils or families.
SEN
Share of pupils with SEN support or an EHC plan. A higher figure can reflect inclusive admissions and experience, or more demand on staff. Check what is on site and talk to the SENCO.
SEN provision
Extra on-site support such as a resourced provision or SEN unit.
English as an additional language (EAL)
Pupils whose first language is not English. Many schools support this well; if English at home matters to you, ask how beginners are taught in class. Not a measure of overall quality.
Attendance
Share of possible sessions attended. Higher is better.
Persistent absence
Share of pupils missing 10% or more of sessions. Lower is better.
Admissions pressure
Indicative label from recent applications versus places — oversubscribed, about average or often has spaces.
Attainment
Primary: share meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (Key Stage 2). Secondary: Progress 8. A dash means nothing was published for that school.
Attainment vs local
Compares each school’s headline to others of the same phase on this page. Above, below or about average for the district.
Area overview

What you see in the area overview

Matches the snapshot and tables below: your postcode, this district, then the wider council area.

Area snapshot
Estimated crime (national rates scaled by deprivation near schools in this postcode district), deprivation near those schools, and Ofsted outcomes for schools here. Shown separately, not as one overall area mark.
More local context
House prices, flood risk, broadband and transport for this postcode district where we have them, alongside the snapshot.
Schools in district
How many schools are in this postcode district, split by primary and secondary.
Average attendance
Mean attendance across schools here with published absence data.
Average free school meals
Mean free school meals eligibility across schools here with published data.
Average SEN
Mean SEN percentage across schools here with published data.
Average EAL
Mean English as an additional language percentage where published.
Deprivation
How deprived neighbourhoods around schools here are compared with England (official deprivation index, shown as bands 1–10 where 1 is most deprived and 10 is least deprived).
Average house price
Typical sold prices for this postcode district where we have them. Street-by-street prices vary.
Flood risk
Indicative summary. Check Environment Agency maps for a specific address.
Broadband
General picture of speeds and availability. Check with providers at your address.
Green space
Brief summary of access to parks or countryside nearby.
Council tax
Typical band for the area. Your exact band depends on the property.
Your home neighbourhood
When you enter your full home postcode, we compare deprivation for your small area with the typical area around schools in this district.
Population, households, ethnicity and age
Census figures for the local council area, not your street or this postcode district alone.
Crime figures
Often a rough estimate: national rates scaled by deprivation near schools in this postcode district (using council population). Not police records for your street. Rates can differ between districts in the same council.
Using this page

Using this page

Tools on this page for narrowing schools and understanding distances.

Distance filter
Controls which schools appear in the list — 1, 1.5, 2 or 3 miles, or every school in this district. Not an admissions catchment.
About these figures
School and Ofsted data from official releases. The area overview splits postcode-district figures from wider council context, with dates at the bottom of that panel.