About the school
Derby Grammar School is an independent school in Littleover, Derby, with primary, senior and sixth form sections. Its admissions page says applicants take a CAT4 entrance assessment, have a taster day and a short interview.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Headteacher | Alistair Bond |
| Sixth form | Yes |
| Fees | Year 7 to Year 9 £6,531 per term; Year 10 to Year 13 £6,712 per term (26-27, inclusive of VAT). |
📅 Open days: Sixth Form Open Evening for September 2027 start: 2026-09-21, 6pm–8.30pm; Whole School and Nursery Open Day: 2026-10-03, 10am–1pm; Year 7 Experience Day for current Year 6s looking to join from September 2027: 2026-11-12, 8.30am–4pm.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Format to confirm |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Computer-based |
📄 Free Derby Grammar School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Detail | The school says bursary applications can be considered once interest has been registered, and that admission at other times in the year is sometimes possible on a case-by-case basis. |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
The school says it accepts applications throughout the year. A Year 7 Experience Day for current Year 6s looking to join from September 2027 is listed for 2026-11-12.
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