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Derby High School
Derby, East Midlands, United Kingdom
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Academics
Qualifications offered
Entrance requirements
Year 7: Entrance Examination in verbal and non-verbal reasoning, English and Mathematics; informal interview; school reference. Sixth Form: minimum 7 GCSEs at grade A*-B (9-6) including English and Maths at grade 5 or above.
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Boarding & pastoral
Boarding type: Day
Dining: School lunches are included in the fees. The Refectory is mentioned as the dining facility.
Pastoral care: The school prides itself on excellent pastoral care throughout all stages, with pupils feeling confident they are listened to and looked after. The ISI inspection awarded a Significant Strength for behaviour through 'Relational Practice', where staff know pupils as individuals and support their unique strengths and needs.
Latest inspection
Excellent (January 2023); Significant Strength awarded for approach to behaviour through Relational Practice (2026 inspection)
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