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11 state primary schools within 2 miles and 8 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of DE56 0, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.

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State primary schools near DE56 0

11 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of DE56 0, ranked by what matters to you.

  1. Herbert Strutt Primary School

    State primary · Belper · 0.57 miles

    72of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · 0.57 miles

    How it scored 72
    • Resultsmatters13.9 of 20 points

      Top 31% of 14,817 state schools in England: 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in October 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14.3 of 20 points

      0.57 miles from the middle of DE56 0, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 5.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Kilburn Infant and Nursery School

    State primary · Derby · 0.97 miles

    71of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 0.97 miles

    How it scored 71
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters10.3 of 20 points

      0.97 miles from the middle of DE56 0, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Milford Primary School

    State primary · Belper · 1.2 miles

    69of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 17% in England · classes of 22 on average

    How it scored 69
    • Resultsmatters16.8 of 20 points

      Top 17% of 14,817 state schools in England: 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in December 2024: Standards maintained. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7.5 of 20 points

      1.3 miles from the middle of DE56 0, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Holbrook Church of England Primary School

    State primary · Church of England · Belper · 0.67 miles

    64of 100

    Results: top 3% in England · Ofsted: Good (2025) · 0.67 miles

    How it scored 64
    • Resultsmatters19.6 of 20 points

      Top 3% of 14,817 state schools in England: 90% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, April 2025: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters13.3 of 20 points

      0.67 miles from the middle of DE56 0, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place: 20 of 43. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Kilburn Junior School

    State primary · Belper · 0.97 miles

    60of 100

    Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · 0.97 miles · absence 3.2% (similar schools 5.3%)

    How it scored 60
    • Resultsmatters8.9 of 20 points

      Better than 44% of 14,817 state schools in England: 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in June 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters10.3 of 20 points

      0.97 miles from the middle of DE56 0, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters10 of 20 points

      We hold no offer figures for Year 3 at this school. It counts at the middle.

    • Attendance and behavioura little9.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy

    State primary · Roman Catholic · Belper · 1.6 miles

    59of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2025) · results: top 42% in England

    How it scored 59
    • Resultsmatters11.7 of 20 points

      Top 42% of 14,817 state schools in England: 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, May 2025: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters4 of 20 points

      1.6 miles from the middle of DE56 0, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 1.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery

    State primary · Church of England · Belper · 1.3 miles

    58of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 1.3 miles

    How it scored 58
    • Resultsmatters5.5 of 20 points

      Better than 27% of 14,817 state schools in England: 55% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7.4 of 20 points

      1.3 miles from the middle of DE56 0, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 5.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Street Lane Primary School

    State primary · Ripley · 1.7 miles

    57of 100

    Results: top 17% in England · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022) · classes of 19 on average

    How it scored 57
    • Resultsmatters16.8 of 20 points

      Top 17% of 14,817 state schools in England: 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in September 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters3 of 20 points

      1.7 miles from the middle of DE56 0, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place: 13 of 19. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 18.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Long Row Primary School

    State primary · Belper · 1.6 miles

    56of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2024) · classes of 24 on average

    How it scored 56
    • Resultsmatters5.5 of 20 points

      Better than 27% of 14,817 state schools in England: 55% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in February 2024: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters4.5 of 20 points

      1.6 miles from the middle of DE56 0, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 2.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. Horsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School

    State primary · Church of England · DERBY · 1.4 miles

    51of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 1.4 miles · absence 4.6% (similar schools 5.3%)

    How it scored 51
    • Resultsmatters3.8 of 20 points

      Better than 19% of 14,817 state schools in England: 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in February 2025: Some aspects not as strong. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters6.1 of 20 points

      1.4 miles from the middle of DE56 0, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 1.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

State secondary schools near DE56 0

8 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of DE56 0, ranked by what matters to you.

  1. John Flamsteed Community School

    State secondary · Ripley · 1.2 miles

    77of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 25% in England · 1.2 miles

    How it scored 77
    • Resultsmatters15.2 of 20 points

      Top 25% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.34 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, January 2025: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters15.2 of 20 points

      1.2 miles from the middle of DE56 0, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 16.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. The Ecclesbourne School

    State secondary · Belper · 2.4 miles

    72of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 21% in England · Ofsted: Good (2023)

    How it scored 72
    • Resultsmatters16 of 20 points

      Top 21% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.41 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, September 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters10.3 of 20 points

      2.4 miles from the middle of DE56 0, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.4% at schools with a similar intake; 4.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.5 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.4 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Belper School and Sixth Form Centre

    State secondary · Belper · 0.89 miles

    70of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.89 miles · Ofsted: Good (2025)

    How it scored 70
    • Resultsmatters5.3 of 20 points

      Better than 26% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.31 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, May 2025: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters16.4 of 20 points

      0.89 miles from the middle of DE56 0, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 16.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. The Ripley Academy

    State secondary · Ripley · 3.4 miles

    64of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2020) · classes of 20 on average

    How it scored 64
    • Resultsmatters6.7 of 20 points

      Better than 33% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.21 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2020: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters6.4 of 20 points

      3.4 miles from the middle of DE56 0, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 9.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 20.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Heanor Gate Spencer Academy

    State secondary · Heanor · 3.5 miles

    59of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · results: top 41% in England · absence 6.0% (similar schools 9.0%)

    How it scored 59
    • Resultsmatters11.9 of 20 points

      Top 41% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.14 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, June 2023: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters5.9 of 20 points

      3.5 miles from the middle of DE56 0, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 253 of 254. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 5.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Swanwick Hall School

    State secondary · Alfreton · 4.8 miles

    48of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · classes of 23 on average

    How it scored 48
    • Resultsmatters2.2 of 20 points

      Better than 11% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.61 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, January 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters0.8 of 20 points

      4.8 miles from the middle of DE56 0, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 39.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Aldercar High School

    State secondary · Nottingham · 4.8 miles

    42of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · classes of 23 on average · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area needs attention

    How it scored 42
    • Resultsmatters4.2 of 20 points

      Better than 21% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.39 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, April 2026: its lowest area is needs attention. Ofsted

    • Distancematters0.8 of 20 points

      4.8 miles from the middle of DE56 0, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 10.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 33.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Allestree Woodlands School

    State secondary · Derby · 4.5 miles

    37of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2024) · results: better than 33% of schools in England · not every first choice met in 2026

    How it scored 37
    • Resultsmatters6.7 of 20 points

      Better than 33% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.21 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, April 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters2 of 20 points

      4.5 miles from the middle of DE56 0, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 198 of 202. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 12.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

How the ranking works. Each school scores out of 100: each thing you care about scores it from 0 to 1 on a published figure, weighted by how much you said it matters, and the points under each school add up to its score. A figure we don't hold counts at the middle and the school says so.

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