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Another amazing set of results at The Derby High School with further increases in passes at Grades 4+/5+ in English and Mathematics alongside successes across a diverse curriculum. Students continue to make more progress at the school than students of Read More …

Our Science and Arts Summer School enjoyed two days gaining an insight into the science of farming. The first day involved the journey down to Shropshire to see the Action Scott working farm. This amazing farm gave them an insight Read More …

The new format and new venue for our two prizegivings, year 7 and year 8 In the morning and year 9 and year 10 in the afternoon showcased our students in our Excel Sports Hall. Our whole school community: students, Read More …

The Derby High School enjoyed an amazing evening celebrating its 60th Anniversary. Lord Derby was one of the school’s special guests and they were also joined by the Mayor of Bury. It was fantastic advert for the whole school community Read More …

Our outstanding students from Year 10 were chosen to compete in the ‘Future Opportunities Challenge’ at Holy Cross College. They rose to the challenge with an array of innovative ideas and some superb teamwork. The challenge involved groups, consisting of Read More …

Our year 10 girls enjoyed a fabulous day at Salford University partaking in a variety of engineering tasks. This annual event always provides the opportunity for our girls to show their skill and ingenuity as they compete against other schools.  Read More …

Holy Cross College was the venue for the highly challenging STEM event. The action packed day mixes schools into small teams who compete against each other in a series of activities. Designing and building racing cars, performing A and E Read More …

The whole of year 10 ventured to Bury College to gain an understanding of the subjects and areas they wish to study post 16 and get a feel for college life. Spending the whole day at the college give them Read More …

We are always looking for new opportunities for our students and the chance to participate in Bury College’s Science Escape Room was a challenge we wanted to seize! Eight year 9 students from The Derby split into two teams. they Read More …

Our STEAM Garden was the setting for a series of adventurous lessons that showcased a variety of activities. Outdoor expert Helen Spring led the sessions as select groups of students, including  our Nature Club, year 6 primary students (who will Read More …