Derby Cathedral School — Secondary School in Derby

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Derby Cathedral School

Derby, DE1 1LR

1,145 Pupils

1,260 Capacity

11–19 Age Range

52.20% FSM %

546 Boys

599 Girls

About Derby Cathedral School

Derby Cathedral School is an Free Schools for pupils aged 11–19 based in Derby, East Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 1,145 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,260. Current headteacher: Andy Brown.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Derby or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Free schools
Type Group	Free Schools
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Derby
Region	East Midlands
Administrative District	Derby
Parliamentary Constituency	Derby North
Ward	Abbey
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	Not applicable
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	03-09-2018
UKPRN	10068102
URN	143734
Data Last Updated	03-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Zoe Nye	Chair of Local Governing Body	06/10/2025	05/10/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Duncan Anderson	Local Governor	12/02/2024	11/02/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms CT Atwal	Local Governor	18/07/2024	17/07/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Rachel Blurton	Local Governor	18/07/2024	17/07/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jenny Brown	Local Governor	04/05/2020	31/08/2025	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Joseph Edwards	Local Governor	17/12/2024	16/12/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Elizabeth Holt	Local Governor	20/11/2025	19/11/2029	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Simon Morris	Local Governor	15/12/2022	14/12/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Carol O'Hara	Local Governor	08/12/2021	31/05/2025	Elected by parents
Reverend Peter Robinson	Local Governor	04/07/2020	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr James Stafford	Local Governor	18/03/2025	17/03/2029	Appointed by trustees
Ms Barbara Woodward	Local Governor	04/10/2024	03/10/2028	Elected by school staff