GCSE results in the core subjects of English and maths are one of the key measures of secondary school performance.
We looked at the percentage of students who achieved Grade 5 or above (similar to high grade or low grade B in the old grading) in English and maths across Derbyshire secondary schools.
The data includes the latest 2024/2025 results published by the Department for Education.
The list below shows 10 schools in Derbyshire with the highest percentage of students who achieved a Grade 5 or above in English and maths and 10 with the lowest scores.
We also looked at the number of KS4 pupils in each school as well as their most recent Ofsted reports.
The ranking does not include special and private schools.
5. Brookfield Community School, Chesterfield
Brookfield Community School at Chatsworth Road in Chesterfield saw 57.4% of their students achieve grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs this year. This was the fourth best result in Derbyshire. The school had 176 KS4 students on its roll. Photo: Google
6. Lady Manners School, Bakewell
55.2% of students at Lady Manners School at Shutts Lane in Bakewell achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs this year. This means the school took the fifth spot in the county. The school had 230 KS4 students on its roll. Photo: Google
7. Outwood Academy Hasland Hall, Chesterfield
Outwood Academy Hasland Hall at Broomfield Avenue in Chesterfield saw 55% of its students achieve grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs last year. This was the sixth best result in Derbyshire. The school had 149 KS4 students on its roll. Photo: Google
8. John Port Spencer Academy, Etwall
54.4% of students at John Port Spencer Academy at Main Street in Etwall achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs. This was the seventh best result in Derbyshire. The school had 320 KS4 students on its roll. Photo: Google