Derby High School

Derby High School Celebrates Excellent GCSE Results

Two years of hard work, determination and ambition came together today as our students opened their GCSE results, and there was a great deal to celebrate.

63% of all grades were awarded at grades 7–9, with an outstanding 44% at grades 8 and 9, the equivalent of the former A*. Across the year group, one third of students achieved grades 7, 8 and 9 in every one of their GCSE subjects.

These results are a wonderful achievement, but so too is everything our students have accomplished alongside them.

Today is about celebrating not only what these young people have achieved, but everything they have become along the way.

To read the full news story please visit our website: https://derbyhigh.derby.sch.uk/derby-high-school-celebrates-excellent-gcse-results/

Derbyshire Live

Our Senior School Discovery Day is on Tuesday 6th October. Spend the day in our Senior School and take part in our exciting CSI Style Forensic Workshop. A practical and hands-on workshop to engage young minds.

Open to all pupils from all schools currently in Year 6. We have limited spaces available, therefore booking is essential.

For further information please contact our Admissions Team, [email protected], ☎️ 01332 514267 or complete our online enquiry form ▶ https://derbyhigh.derby.sch.uk/admissions/

Derby High School Celebrates Best Ever A Level Results.

There is a real sense of celebration at Derby High today as students receive an exceptional set of A Level results – the school’s best ever, with 80% of all grades awarded at A*–B, and an outstanding 27% at A*. This is a remarkable achievement for a talented and determined group of young people and a very special day for the whole Derby High community.

The headline figures are exceptional, but they tell only part of the story. Behind every result is a young person who has worked hard, responded to challenge, grown in confidence and pursued their own ambitions. It is that combination of individual achievement and collective success that makes today such a proud moment.

Congratulations to our students. Today is both a celebration of everything our students have achieved and the beginning of an exciting new chapter.

To read the full news story please visit our website: https://derbyhigh.derby.sch.uk/derby-high-school-celebrates-best-ever-a-level_results/

Derbyshire Live

Join us for our Senior and Sixth Form Open Morning on Saturday 3rd October (10am to 12:30pm) and discover what life is like at Derby High School.

Take a tour of our Senior School and Sixth Form, speak to students and staff, and enjoy a light brunch in our Refectory.

To let us know you are coming, please complete our enquiry form: https://derbyhigh.derby.sch.uk/admissions/

For further information please email [email protected], call 01332 514267 or visit our website; https://derbyhigh.derby.sch.uk/

We would be delighted to welcome you.

Still considering your school options for September?

If you are still deciding on the right school for your child this September, our Admissions Team is available throughout the summer holiday to answer any questions and provide advice about joining Derby High School.

Places are still available in selected year groups, so there is still time to apply. We would be delighted to hear from you and discuss how we can support your child's education.

To find out more, please call 01332 514267 or email [email protected].

What a fantastic evening at our Primary Summer Concert!

Last Thursday, more than 130 pupils from Years 1–6 took to the stage in the Senior Hall as part of our choir and ensemble programme, delivering an outstanding evening of music. From beautiful melodies to energetic performances, every group showcased incredible talent, dedication and enthusiasm.

Congratulations to all of our performers and a huge thank you to every pupil for sharing such passionate and memorable performances. We are so proud of you all!

All Primary parents received a High Post on Wednesday afternoon with a link to watch the recording.

Our final week before the summer break was a busy one for our Duke of Edinburgh Award participants!

Our Year 12 students successfully completed their Gold Qualifying Expedition in the Yorkshire Three Peaks, showing incredible resilience, teamwork and determination throughout the week. They should all be extremely proud of their achievement!

Meanwhile, our Year 10 students completed their Bronze Expedition Training with Adventure Expeditions, developing key skills including first aid, navigation, campcraft and Trangia cooking before their Qualifying Expedition in September.

It has been fantastic to see so many students taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award and progressing through the different levels of the programme.

Well done to everyone involved!

Year 5 & 6 wowed us with their superb production, GRIMM, last Tuesday evening. The audience were truly transported to a fairytale musical.

The costumes were stunning, and the audience were dazzled with amazing singing and expressive acting.

A huge congratulations to all of Year 5 and 6. Thank you to Dr. Evans Bolger, Mrs. Dowen and Mrs. Cooke for directing this outstanding production.

Parents have received a recording of the production via High Post this afternoon.

Last Tuesday, we were delighted to welcome Primary families to our annual Primary Summer Showcase.

The evening featured a musical showcase from our Early Years, Years 1 & 2, and Years 3 & 4 pupils, alongside a book fair, art exhibition, refreshments in the Refectory and the opportunity for families to visit classrooms.

Well done to all the children for their fantastic performances, and thank you to everyone who joined us for such a wonderful evening.

Parents will receive a link to watch recordings of the performances during the summer holidays.

Students from Years 8–10 had a fantastic time on their residential trip to Madrid and Ávila, experiencing Spanish culture, history and language first-hand.

From exploring Madrid and the Royal Palace to sampling churros and tapas, making traditional Yemas de Ávila sweets, and practising their Spanish, the trip was packed with memorable experiences.

Thank you to Mr. Quichaud, Mrs. Martinez, Mr. Hutchinson, Ms. Kelliher and Mr. Ince for supporting the trip, and especially to Ms. Kelliher and Mrs. Martinez for organising such a successful visit.

To view the full gallery of photographs please see details published in yesterday's High Notes.