What did Ofsted judge Derby Cathedral School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Derby Cathedral School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in January 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Derby Cathedral School?

Derby Cathedral School has 1,159 pupils on roll.

What ages does Derby Cathedral School take?

Derby Cathedral School admits pupils aged 11 to 19.

Where is Derby Cathedral School located?

Derby Cathedral School is located in Derby, DE1 1LR, Derby.

How do I apply to Derby Cathedral School?

Derby Cathedral School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

Does Derby Cathedral School have a religious character?

Yes — Derby Cathedral School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Year 7 places decided at Derby Cathedral School?

When Derby Cathedral School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children and previously Looked After Children — Looked After Children (LAC) and previously LAC, including those who have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order. IAPLAC - Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children. For children who were in state care outside of England and were then adopted, you must submit evidence with your application so this priority can be verified. The evidence must show your child's adoption (an adoption order or adoption birth certificate); and - that they were in state care outside England (a letter from the state); 2. Exceptional medical or social needs — Priority will next be given to children based on their exceptional medical or social needs. Each application must include evidence, from a medical specialist or social worker of the child's need and why they must attend this school rather than any other, based on those needs. If evidence is not submitted to the local authority with the application, a child's medical or social needs cannot be considered; 3. Children eligible for the pupil premium — Children eligible for the pupil premium. Evidence of eligibility will need to be submitted with the application, and 3 further criteria. Tie-break: If there is a 'tie-breaker' between oversubscribed pupils, the school will allocate the place to the pupil who lives closest to school. Distance will be measured from the front door of the child's home address to the main entrance of the school using the Local Authority's Geographic Information System. Those living closer to the school receive the higher priority. If the distance between two or more children's houses and the school is the same, the allocation of the place will be made by the drawing of lots and independently verified.

What is the largest ethnic background at Derby Cathedral School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 34% of pupils at Derby Cathedral School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Derby Cathedral School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children and previously Looked After Children — Looked After Children (LAC) and previously LAC, including those who have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order. IAPLAC - Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children. For children who were in state care outside of England and were then adopted, you must submit evidence with your application so this priority can be verified. The evidence must show your child's adoption (an adoption order or adoption birth certificate); and - that they were in state care outside England (a letter from the state).
2Exceptional medical or social needs — Priority will next be given to children based on their exceptional medical or social needs. Each application must include evidence, from a medical specialist or social worker of the child's need and why they must attend this school rather than any other, based on those needs. If evidence is not submitted to the local authority with the application, a child's medical or social needs cannot be considered.
3Children eligible for the pupil premium — Children eligible for the pupil premium. Evidence of eligibility will need to be submitted with the application.
4Children of staff — Priority will next be given to the children of staff.
5Siblings of pupils attending the school — Siblings of pupils attending the school at the time the application is received. Sibling means a natural brother or sister, a half brother or sister, a legally adopted brother or sister or half brother or sister, a stepbrother or sister, or other child living in the same household who, in any of these cases, will be living with them at the same address at the date of their entry to the school.
6Anyone else requesting a place — Anyone else requesting a place. The Council will assess applications for the address the parents are living at the closing date and will reassess applications on the National Offer Date.

If two applications tie: If there is a 'tie-breaker' between oversubscribed pupils, the school will allocate the place to the pupil who lives closest to school. Distance will be measured from the front door of the child's home address to the main entrance of the school using the Local Authority's Geographic Information System. Those living closer to the school receive the higher priority. If the distance between two or more children's houses and the school is the same, the allocation of the place will be made by the drawing of lots and independently verified.

PAN of 180 is stated for 2026 (not 2027); the policy is for admissions September 2027 to August 2028 but the PAN reference says 'new Year 7 pupils in 2026'. External Year 12 admission number is 50. Waiting list maintained until 31 December of year of entry. Children of multiple births: where the final place within PAN would separate multiple birth children, a place will also normally be offered to the other child/children.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Derby Cathedral School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Derby Cathedral School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Derby Cathedral School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in January 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Derby Cathedral School?: Derby Cathedral School has 1,159 pupils on roll.
What ages does Derby Cathedral School take?: Derby Cathedral School admits pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Derby Cathedral School located?: Derby Cathedral School is located in Derby, DE1 1LR, Derby.
How do I apply to Derby Cathedral School?: Derby Cathedral School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does Derby Cathedral School have a religious character?: Yes — Derby Cathedral School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 7 places decided at Derby Cathedral School?: When Derby Cathedral School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children and previously Looked After Children — Looked After Children (LAC) and previously LAC, including those who have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order. IAPLAC - Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children. For children who were in state care outside of England and were then adopted, you must submit evidence with your application so this priority can be verified. The evidence must show your child's adoption (an adoption order or adoption birth certificate); and - that they were in state care outside England (a letter from the state); 2. Exceptional medical or social needs — Priority will next be given to children based on their exceptional medical or social needs. Each application must include evidence, from a medical specialist or social worker of the child's need and why they must attend this school rather than any other, based on those needs. If evidence is not submitted to the local authority with the application, a child's medical or social needs cannot be considered; 3. Children eligible for the pupil premium — Children eligible for the pupil premium. Evidence of eligibility will need to be submitted with the application, and 3 further criteria. Tie-break: If there is a 'tie-breaker' between oversubscribed pupils, the school will allocate the place to the pupil who lives closest to school. Distance will be measured from the front door of the child's home address to the main entrance of the school using the Local Authority's Geographic Information System. Those living closer to the school receive the higher priority. If the distance between two or more children's houses and the school is the same, the allocation of the place will be made by the drawing of lots and independently verified.
What is the largest ethnic background at Derby Cathedral School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 34% of pupils at Derby Cathedral School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Derby Cathedral School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children and previously Looked After Children — Looked After Children (LAC) and previously LAC, including those who have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order. IAPLAC - Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children. For children who were in state care outside of England and were then adopted, you must submit evidence with your application so this priority can be verified. The evidence must show your child's adoption (an adoption order or adoption birth certificate); and - that they were in state care outside England (a letter from the state).
2Exceptional medical or social needs — Priority will next be given to children based on their exceptional medical or social needs. Each application must include evidence, from a medical specialist or social worker of the child's need and why they must attend this school rather than any other, based on those needs. If evidence is not submitted to the local authority with the application, a child's medical or social needs cannot be considered.
3Children eligible for the pupil premium — Children eligible for the pupil premium. Evidence of eligibility will need to be submitted with the application.
4Children of staff — Priority will next be given to the children of staff.
5Siblings of pupils attending the school — Siblings of pupils attending the school at the time the application is received. Sibling means a natural brother or sister, a half brother or sister, a legally adopted brother or sister or half brother or sister, a stepbrother or sister, or other child living in the same household who, in any of these cases, will be living with them at the same address at the date of their entry to the school.
6Anyone else requesting a place — Anyone else requesting a place. The Council will assess applications for the address the parents are living at the closing date and will reassess applications on the National Offer Date.

Derby Cathedral School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Derby Cathedral School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Derby Cathedral School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in January 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Derby Cathedral School?: Derby Cathedral School has 1,159 pupils on roll.
What ages does Derby Cathedral School take?: Derby Cathedral School admits pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Derby Cathedral School located?: Derby Cathedral School is located in Derby, DE1 1LR, Derby.
How do I apply to Derby Cathedral School?: Derby Cathedral School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does Derby Cathedral School have a religious character?: Yes — Derby Cathedral School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 7 places decided at Derby Cathedral School?: When Derby Cathedral School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children and previously Looked After Children — Looked After Children (LAC) and previously LAC, including those who have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order. IAPLAC - Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children. For children who were in state care outside of England and were then adopted, you must submit evidence with your application so this priority can be verified. The evidence must show your child's adoption (an adoption order or adoption birth certificate); and - that they were in state care outside England (a letter from the state); 2. Exceptional medical or social needs — Priority will next be given to children based on their exceptional medical or social needs. Each application must include evidence, from a medical specialist or social worker of the child's need and why they must attend this school rather than any other, based on those needs. If evidence is not submitted to the local authority with the application, a child's medical or social needs cannot be considered; 3. Children eligible for the pupil premium — Children eligible for the pupil premium. Evidence of eligibility will need to be submitted with the application, and 3 further criteria. Tie-break: If there is a 'tie-breaker' between oversubscribed pupils, the school will allocate the place to the pupil who lives closest to school. Distance will be measured from the front door of the child's home address to the main entrance of the school using the Local Authority's Geographic Information System. Those living closer to the school receive the higher priority. If the distance between two or more children's houses and the school is the same, the allocation of the place will be made by the drawing of lots and independently verified.
What is the largest ethnic background at Derby Cathedral School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 34% of pupils at Derby Cathedral School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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