Derby Grammar School

Aims and Ethos

Derby Grammar School exists to provide a premium, nurturing education that enables each pupil to thrive academically, socially, and personally. 

Our aims are:

To place the individual at the centre - celebrating effort, progress, and achievement for pupils of all abilities and backgrounds.

To provide academic excellence - through high-quality teaching, small class sizes, and a culture of perseverance and ambition.

To foster wellbeing and character - by embedding our values of kindess, courage, ambition, and respect in daily life.

To prepare pupils for the future - equipping them with the skills, adaptability, and confidence needed to succeed in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

To broaden horizons - through rich co-curricular opportunities including robotics, F24 racing, music, drama, outdoor education, and leadership roles.

To nurture global citizens - developing empathy, respect, and responsibility within the school and wider community.

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Derby Grammar School

Derby Grammar School